Trails Used
Bennington Trail, ski area spur, unnamed trails, Shannon's Trail
Trail Conditions
Notes
First time back on Bennington Trail since the recent improvements have been made. Thank you! Good to see that this route is getting some love. It's a quiet way to the summit. With the recent heat and lack of rain, things were pretty dry. Just a couple small muddy spots. Saw a recent report that the picnic table at the lookout was wrecked and indeed it is just a pile of boards now. If this was vandalism, it's the third instance of suspected vandalism on southern NH trails in recent months. :( As I am sure that other peaks in this area were probably mobbed on this holiday weekend, I was glad to only see a few other people here today.
Parking
Room for two vehicles at the trailhead on Mountain Rd. in Bennington. Saw a mention elsewhere that a formal parking area may be constructed here in the future.
Wildlife
Some deer flies buzzing about at the car but overall, bugs weren't too much of an issue.