Also on this trip

Trails Used

Snapper Trail, Carriage Road, Beaver Brook Trail, herd path, Asquam Ridge Trail

Trail Conditions

Notes

Overall pretty dry trails with many sections of muddy swampiness including significant chunks of Asquam ridge. Took the herd path for the scenic route over the summit of Blue including a pretty partial view back up to the summit from a fir wave and the most graceful bum touch ever. Forgot what summer conditions are like and other than the warm temps and not needing any traction devices not really that enthusiastic about it yet

Parking

Road had many cars tho got a great spot

Water Crossings

All well bridged

Wildlife

Pretty tame below 2k than pretty nonexistent farther up tho so many muggles sigh

Also on this trip

Trails Used

Beaver brook trail

Trail Conditions

Equipment

Notes

Snow/soft ice starts in low elevation, at around 2150’. Need to be careful, it’s very steep and a fall can send you straight to the waterfall at some places! No mud, and there’s maybe one or two places that are more wet, just below the shelter. Crampons were in feet most of the time, they are essential. Flat monorail after the Benton tr jct, with snow free sections near Blue. Didn’t bother to remove the spikes (Hillsounds), except near the summit of Moosilauke.

Water Crossings

Very easy crossings, no issues

Wildlife

No bugs yet!