| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Smarts Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Smith Mountain Road, herd path, Daniel Doan Trail, Appalachian Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, May 26, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
I parked at a wide spot in the road just above a smith Amy. Rd.; you could also park at the AT lot and walk about 1/4 mile down the road. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
You’ll get your feet wet but there are no real stream crossings. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Smith Road is rough to follow in spots; follow the snowmobile signs and you’ll be fine. Just after crossing from Lyme into Orford there’s a herd path to the right that goes up to the Doan Trail and avoids the area where I understand they’re finishing up logging operations this week. The Doan Trail is not well-used and pretty wet, but in good shape (be advised: it’s not especially easy, climbing about 1700’ in just a couple miles). The AT’s terrific: kudos to whoever had it ready for the onslaught (DOC?) |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
This would be a good walk for a hardy dog. |
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 | Bugs: |
Plenty gnats on Lambert Ridge: annoying but not biting. |
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 | Comments: |
Have fun! |
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 | Name: |
Scubahhh |
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 | E-Mail: |
rickreno56@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-05-27 |
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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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