Trails Used

Dead Diamond Road,Diamond Peaks Trail

Trail Conditions

Notes

Nice day for this Northern Nh Gem. Roadwalk was interesting as well with the bogs and views. Excellent views from various ledges as well the peaks. I was unable to locate a canister but from the summit benchmark headed back into woods to locate the true highpoint. On the way back took a short trail to the confluence Swift and Dead Diamond River. Showers started up just as i returned to the cah..

Parking

Parked beside gate. Ample parking in this area just before the gate as well.

Wildlife

The mosquitoes are thick especially on the roadwalk. Deet was needed in full force

Trails Used

Dead Diamond Rd, Diamond Peaks Tr

Trail Conditions

Notes

Mountain biked the road in to trailhead and hiked in from there. Nobody around at the Dartmouth land area, other than maybe one caretaker but did not see them. Logging signs at gate, saw some log piles, but no active logging seen or heard. I was worried about some trail descriptions saying the trail goes uncomfortably close to ledges, and I am a chicken with heights, but zero issues for me on this trail. Not too close. Nice open woods with elevation, lots of signs of moose, big tracks going up the trail, and lots of moose milk dud piles along the trail. Dark red trillium and trout lily all over the forest floor. First time seeing yellow bleeding heart in the woods?! Might be wrong on ID. Some woodland sorrel here and there. No sign (sightings or sounds) of peregrine falcon nesting on ledges yet. Neat little area to explore, saw no one. Some of the bits of ledge along the trail were slick after the rain yesterday and early morning drizzle. The Dead Diamond River was raging after about an inch of rain yesterday, nice to see good flows.

Parking

Parked outside of the gate, 0.2mi in from Rt 16 on Dead Diamond Rd, room for maybe 3-4 cars, just us today.

Water Crossings

One, bridged.

Wildlife

A fly or two but nothing else yet.