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Pway Gate

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eddysamson · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Apr 2014 · Points: 2,068

Anyone know if the gate that leads to the boulder natural parking area is open? Last few times I've made the trip to Pway it was closed.

Tristan Baldwin · · Amherst, NH · Joined Jul 2013 · Points: 120

It should be open until it snows. It was open last weekend and the road was in pretty good shape all the way to the Round Pond parking. It is supposed to snow Friday night, but I doubt that will affect access.

eddysamson · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Apr 2014 · Points: 2,068

Thanks man! What is the policy for it anyways? Last fall I went around this time of the year and it was closed and it was closed the spring before that in late April or so when I went.

Tristan Baldwin · · Amherst, NH · Joined Jul 2013 · Points: 120

I imagine that it is closed in spring to prevent damage due to mud. Also, part of the road is underwater until June (still passable in 2WD). If you see a ranger you could ask...except I don't know of anyone who has ever seen a ranger...ever.

Alec Woolley · · Greenfield, NH · Joined Oct 2011 · Points: 92

Gate stays open until either first jaunt of snowy weather that actually effects the roads or until mid-late Nobember. It stays closed in spring until the mud hardens a bit to prevent vehicles from tearing up the road. If the road does get bad it seems like it's almost impossible to get DOT out there to level it without a few civilian complaints first. So that's why it opens at different times during spring but it usually should be open early May the latest unless the ranger just hasn't had time to evaluate the road.

Alternative is always Horse Farm parking (Round Pond Road). It stays plowed all winter.

eddysamson · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Apr 2014 · Points: 2,068
Alec Woolley wrote:Gate stays open until either first jaunt of snowy weather that actually effects the roads or until mid-late Nobember. It stays closed in spring until the mud hardens a bit to prevent vehicles from tearing up the road. If the road does get bad it seems like it's almost impossible to get DOT out there to level it without a few civilian complaints first. So that's why it opens at different times during spring but it usually should be open early May the latest unless the ranger just hasn't had time to evaluate the road. Alternative is always Horse Farm parking (Round Pond Road). It stays plowed all winter.
Thanks man. Sounds exactly like the gate at Smuggler's Notch. It was open today and the climbing was perfect for an overcast day.
eddysamson · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Apr 2014 · Points: 2,068

I'm headed back to pway Sunday. Assuming the gate is closed now, anyone know for sure?

Travis Dustin · · Mexico Maine · Joined Jan 2012 · Points: 1,665

It was open last sunday. I would imagine it is still open since we havent gotten any snow an dont see any in the near futire.

eddysamson · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Apr 2014 · Points: 2,068
Travis Dustin wrote:It was open last sunday. I would imagine it is still open since we havent gotten any snow an dont see any in the near futire.
Thank you!
Read Januskiewiecz · · Taos, NM · Joined Oct 2010 · Points: 385

you could just park at the horse farm if you're unsure or its closed. Its a pretty mellow walk down to round pond.

Jeremy A · · Concord, NH · Joined Mar 2010 · Points: 470

The gates are still open. We were out there today. As mentioned above they usually close them after the first snow. Enjoy.

Travis Dustin · · Mexico Maine · Joined Jan 2012 · Points: 1,665

I wanted to get out so bad today but had obligations. Prob the last great day for some time.

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