| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Smarts Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Lambert Ridge Trail, Ranger Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, November 6, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking lot full (about 15 cars) at 12:30 (we got the last possible spot along the entrance), about 6 cars remained at 4:45. Parking is not allowed on the road, but on the way out I noticed a small lot down the street that may hold an additional 5-6 cars. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Leaves - Significant/Slippery |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
all easy |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One large pine down about a mile in on the Lambert trail, path around |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Cooper greeted several happy pups out enjoying the day. Easy trail for doggies. Some water on trail, and a stream running along parts of the ranger trail to quench a pups thirst!! |
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 | Bugs: |
N/A |
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 | Lost and Found: |
N/A |
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 | Comments: |
Great day, great views. Went up the steeper Lambert trail to take advantage of the views, and easier more gradual descent down Ranger. Slabs on Lambert trail were dry; mud started in the col before the final ascent. Several sections of the final ascent were both wet and covered with ice, but there were also by-passes around some of the worst sections, not enough ice for spikes, yet. Thought there was more manageable mud on the Ranger trail; at least it was easier to get around, and the leaves provided a barrier for your boots. Top section had been a flowing stream, and the leaves were bunched up making it hard to distinguish individual rocks. Bottom was easy going; several by-passes of the most muddy sections. Stream at the bottom was good for washing off muddy paws.
Word of note: The hatch at the top of the fire tower is heavy when lifting (saw reports that it was not open). Top floor has windows that block the wind (although there was none to day). Views from the top were spectacular today. |
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 | Name: |
CookiesOnTop |
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 | E-Mail: |
schwarzmc at yahoo |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-11-06 |
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 | Link: |
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Disclaimer: Reports are not verified - conditions may vary. Use at own risk. Always be prepared when hiking. Observe all signs. Trail conditions reports are not substitutes for weather reports or common sense. |
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