| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Vose Spur, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Road walk, Signal Ridge Tr, Carrigain Notch Tr, herd path/bushwhack |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, September 7, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Only 4-5 spots open at 7:30 am. Passed 4 sets of campers heading down from Carrigain - great night for it. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Low and easy, because unlike in May, we carried water shoes. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Fine shape |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
Windy which kept them away. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
As previous poster noted there’s a pair of eyeglasses and goggles hanging from a tree at the start of the Vose bushwhack turnoff from Carrigain Notch Tr. |
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 | Comments: |
Stunning Views from the boulder field atop Vose made this hike. The 0.7 mi bushwhack with 1700’ gain off of Carrigain Notch Trail? - not sure I’ve found a redeeming quality for it yet apart from a view nice views at Mt. Lowell and Signal Ridge. We lost and found the herd paths several times on both the bottom and top halves, even though there are occasional pink flagging tapes at a few spots. (Poor Gene Daniels is rolling over in his grave). That said, the pink flagging where you enter and exit the boulder field is extremely helpful - so thank you, whomever. Also the top tape is next to a sizable cairn to help you find your way.
I’m sure we posted a new record for the Slowest Known Time (SKT) on this one due to the bushwhack. But this being #100 for us - who cares. We made it, and are boots are seasoned and ready for more. |
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 | Name: |
TwinMom+1 |
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 | E-Mail: |
mk@mkmarinac.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-09-07 |
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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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