Also on this trip

Trails Used

Gorge Brook, Carriage Rd, south summit spur, Snapper

Trail Conditions

Notes

Nice outing with the OTHH. Six of us did the hike yesterday, six today.

Parking

Adequate parking at the fork in the road with sign. A few cars (ours) at 8am, more stretched out along the side of Ravine rd for a short way at 2:30pm.

Water Crossings

Any water flow had a wood bridge over it.

Wildlife

Not much at the start, as it had been cool overnight. The black flies were few on the ascent, and staying motion worked. The summit had no bugs - too breezy. There were some black flies on the descent, with the warmer temperature, but keeping in motion made things tolerable.

Trails Used

Old Mast Road,Kelly Trail,Lawrence Trail

Trail Conditions

Notes

Excellent first time hike to Mt Paugus. Kelly Trail is very interesting with many water features and box canyon. Views for days on the ledges of Paugus. This is 50 or 51 of the 52wav. Have to check the records. Plenty of water sources on Kelly and Lawrence Trail running nice and cold.saw what i think was my first scarlet tanger drinking from the stream.

Parking

Ample parking at Ferncroft. Four vehicles on arrival six on return

Water Crossings

All minor and easily steppable

Wildlife

Teasing today but not biting. It won't be long

Trail Conditions

Notes

View was amazing and temps were perfect. Few other people on the trail. Trillium starting to pop.

Parking

Parking lot was full with people headed to Whiteface/Passaconaway.

Water Crossings

Water was flowing.

Trails Used

Old Paugus, Bee Line, Bee Line Cutoff, Bolles

Trail Conditions

Notes

Quiet day in the Sandwich Range with excellent views from Paugus. Important to exit the gorge on Old Paugus at the rock that resembles a step. Glad I didn’t miss it! The tricky ledge scramble on OP could be avoided by a side path to the right. Above the ledges OP was like walking in a little stream bed. Minor snow near the summit cone but no need for traction today. Trails weren’t too hard for o follow despite very few blazes. Moose scat near intersection with Bee Line.

Parking

Parked at Paugus Rd trailhead

Water Crossings

Moderate flow on Paugus Brook. Not quite rock hoppable. I committed to wet feet in trail runners because I knew they’d dry out on the climb and, upon return, I had dry shoes in the car. Other muddy areas and streams were no problem.

Wildlife

None

Trail Conditions

Equipment

Notes

Forest mostly dry with some snow in small areas. Summit socked in but trail quality was excellent. Streams and greens visible. Spring growth beginning. Part of 52 WAV challenge.

Water Crossings

Streams present on trail

Trails Used

Kelley, Lawrence, Old Mast

Trail Conditions

Notes

Great loop. The trails were in great condition besides Lawrence. It’s still early in the season so I’m sure the adopter will Get out there soon

Trails Used

Kelley, Lawrence, Old Mast

Trail Conditions

Notes

Great loop. The trails were in great condition besides Lawrence. It’s still early in the season so I’m sure the adopter will Get out there soon