| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
mt. Magalloway, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Coot trail bobcat trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, September 12, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
room for about 10 if folks are courteous |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
none |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
I think there was a tree down on Bobcat that people are walking around. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
saw 1. no water bring some. |
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 | Comments: |
I loved this little mountain! Great views from the outlooks, but be careful near the edge. one misstep and it's hundreds of feet straight down. There is a fire tower on top that you can climb up 3? 4? levels to get a nice 360 view.
Going UP Coot is very steep. That ol' fire warden must've had an incredible jeep. The road/trail is dirt with plenty of loose rock. it starts to moderate after a half mile and then soon after it's a level walk out to the base of the tower and remains of the fire warden's cabins. There is also a solid picnic table for lunch. Coming down Bobcat is actual trail vs. old road and a little less steep. some muddy spots.
Getting to the TH...take Magalloway Rd from Rte 3 and turn right at the junction with "Magalloway Tower Rd". There is some flooding/washout soon after you turn onto tower road, that I suspect has been caused by beaver activity and could pose a problem for someone with a low clearance vehicle. Both roads are wide and dirt with a lot of loose rock and some ruts due to rain runoff. I never went faster than 25mph. Safest though to stick to your side of the road, especially when a Border patrol officer comes tearing up the road. |
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 | Name: |
hnd |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-09-14 |
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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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