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Hiking Trail Conditions Report
Peaks
Peaks Gunstock Mountain, Belknap Mountain, Piper Mountain, NH
Trails
Trails: Gunstock Mountain Trail, Brook Trail, Saddle Trail, Blue Trail, East Gilford Trail, Round Pond Trail, Piper-Round Pond Link, Old Piper Trail, Piper Mountain Trail
Date of Hike
Date of Hike: Tuesday, March 15, 2022
Parking/Access Road Notes
Parking/Access Road Notes: Lower Carriage Road. No issues 
Surface Conditions
Surface Conditions: Ice - Black, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Snow - Spring Snow, Slush 
Recommended Equipment
Recommended Equipment: Light Traction 
Water Crossing Notes
Water Crossing Notes: A couple, nothing tricky. 
Trail Maintenance Notes
Trail Maintenance Notes: Round Pond Trail has a downed tree causing rerouting. Piper-Round Pond will benefit from spring maintenance, trees and brushing. Everything else was great. 
Dog-Related Notes
Dog-Related Notes: NA 
Bugs
Bugs: NA 
Lost and Found
Lost and Found: NA 
 
Comments
Comments: While we had our microspikes with us, we bare-booted. The snow depth over ice, while small, was more than enough to cause slipping no matter the footwear choice. Our hiking poles were *very* helpful.
Saw no other hikers the entire day.  
Name
Name: Michael Quinn 
E-Mail
E-Mail: michael.quinn@gmail.com 
Date Submitted
Date Submitted: 2022-03-16 
Link
Link: https:// 
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