1HappyHiker
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Date Hiked: 01-May-2008
Conditions: The Mahoosuc Trail (from Hogan Rd) has no snow until about 2300 feet where there are sporadic light dustings of no consequence. And, as is the case with many trails this time of year, it is a bit wet & soggy in spots.
Special Equipment: No special equipment needed, but trekking poles are helpful for navigating a few areas where there are wet & slippery rocks.
Comments: Decided to hike to Mt. Hayes today. It’s on the “NH 52 With a View” list, and also I wanted a relatively short hike, and one which did not require snowshoes or other foot traction. (I mean, like it’s the first of May and winter is over already!! Although you wouldn’t know it from looking at the new snow accumulation this week on the higher peaks.)
Lead Mine Ledge and Mascot Pond are two short side trips off the trail to Mt. Hayes, and both are worth the extra few minutes it takes to visit these spots.
At this time of year, it’s especially problematic to access the Hogan Road trailhead by car. So, I parked on NH 16 and crossed the river using the footbridge created from the old B&M railroad bridge. By doing this, the Hogan Road trailhead can be accessed by crossing the canal on a snowmobile bridge that's further north of the former crossing at the powerhouse & dam area (which is now closed).
Three photos from today’s trek are HERE.
1HappyHiker
Conditions: The Mahoosuc Trail (from Hogan Rd) has no snow until about 2300 feet where there are sporadic light dustings of no consequence. And, as is the case with many trails this time of year, it is a bit wet & soggy in spots.
Special Equipment: No special equipment needed, but trekking poles are helpful for navigating a few areas where there are wet & slippery rocks.
Comments: Decided to hike to Mt. Hayes today. It’s on the “NH 52 With a View” list, and also I wanted a relatively short hike, and one which did not require snowshoes or other foot traction. (I mean, like it’s the first of May and winter is over already!! Although you wouldn’t know it from looking at the new snow accumulation this week on the higher peaks.)
Lead Mine Ledge and Mascot Pond are two short side trips off the trail to Mt. Hayes, and both are worth the extra few minutes it takes to visit these spots.
At this time of year, it’s especially problematic to access the Hogan Road trailhead by car. So, I parked on NH 16 and crossed the river using the footbridge created from the old B&M railroad bridge. By doing this, the Hogan Road trailhead can be accessed by crossing the canal on a snowmobile bridge that's further north of the former crossing at the powerhouse & dam area (which is now closed).
Three photos from today’s trek are HERE.
1HappyHiker
