| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Hight, Carter Dome, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Nineteen Mile Brook Trail, Carter Dome Trail, Carter-Moriah Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, September 13, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
We arrived at the Nineteen Mile Brook trailhead at 6 am-ish and it was almost full. At the end of the day, vehicles had parked way up Rt. 16 along the road. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No issues. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Nineteen Mile Brook Trail: Several blowdowns. Carter Dome Trail: A few blowdowns and lots of eroded bits. Carter-Moriah Trail: Brushing needed. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw several well-mannered trail dogs who were having their best days ever. |
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 | Bugs: |
None! |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Flags on the 48 on Carter Dome. Our team did the big loop over the summit with a side trip to Mt. Hight on the way, which was of course spectacular. Hadn't been up this way in 13 years and Hight reminded me of North Brother in Baxter State Park.
Had the flag up shortly before noon. A steady stream of hikers came through before 2 pm when the flag came down. The descent into Carter Notch was as bananas as I remembered it -- super steep and rough. That is a crazy section of trail. Took a water refill break at the hut which was very busy before making the easy but long-feeling walk out.
Despite the forecast for chilly weather and moderate winds, there was barely a breeze up top and the bright sun made it feel hot. Sounded like folks over on the Presidentials were bearing the brunt of the elements for us. |
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 | Name: |
KenM |
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 | E-Mail: |
kmacgray@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-09-13 |
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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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