| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Smarts Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Lambert Ridge Trail, Ranger Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Room for about 6-7 cars in dirt lot off Dorchester Rd, two upon arrival, none early afternoon |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Rock hops, low water levels. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails in good shape. A handful of blowdowns, all appeared like old rotten trees. One on Lambert Ridge at intersection with Ranger Tr, and then a few on Ranger trail within a mile from parking lot. All easy stepovers. A couple muddy spots, minor/avoidable. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Sure, but bring water, pretty dry out there. |
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 | Bugs: |
Nope! |
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 | Comments: |
A beautiful day for this loop. Ledge areas were dry and grippy today. Lots of mushrooms and woodland asters along trail. Significant viney growth along Lambert Ridge Tr in the first mile, looked like a Polygonum or similar. Not sure if it is invasive?
Columbine in flower still, goldenrod, lots of fruits from bunchberry and blue bead.
Fall like weather, cool to start, warming up this afternoon. Some colorful leaves starting and a few on the ground, lending to a fall smell to the air.
Only saw four others out there, quiet trails today. |
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 | Name: |
Playshookytohike |
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 | E-Mail: |
Playshookytohike@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-09-08 |
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 | Link: |
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Disclaimer: Reports are not verified - conditions may vary. Use at own risk. Always be prepared when hiking. Observe all signs. Trail conditions reports are not substitutes for weather reports or common sense. |
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