| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Hedgehog Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
UNH Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, April 26, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
The access road and lot were dry. A lot of standing water on the perimeter of the road and lot. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Only minor brook crossings |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trail in good condition. No obstructions. The only tree falls were on the ground and easy to step over. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Fine for dogs. A few steeper ledge spots near the summit. |
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 | Bugs: |
None! |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
I hiked the loop clockwise. The initial stretch of the UNH trail was continuous snow and frozen slush of minimal depth. Based on what I saw I put on the traction. Thereafter, there was a considerable distance of bare ground so I took off the traction for the remainder of the hike. At the higher elevations there were short sections of snow with much of the surface solid. The depth never seemed to exceed a foot and was often much thinner. Some of the rocks had a veneer of ice even at noon. The East Ledges were free of snow and ice as were the summit ledges. The descent on the west branch had short sections of snow but lots of dry surfaces. Allen Ledge was snow free.
Good views from the various ledges as well as some points along the trail.
Talked with hikers from Lincoln, ME and Sturbridge MA. |
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 | Name: |
WAUMBEK |
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 | E-Mail: |
WAUMBEK@Roadrunner.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-04-26 |
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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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