| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Cabot, NH |
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 | Trails: |
York Pond Trail, Bunnell Notch Trail, Kilkenny Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, March 29, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
There were 3 cars in the lot at 8:30. Saw a total of 6 other hikers all day. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Unpacked Powder, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow - Drifts, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Slush |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The largest crossing was rock hoppable with snowshoes, but not easy. Most of the rocks are submerged. The many small brook crossings along the trail were tedious and the snow was collapsing. I broke through into water with snowshoes on a couple of times. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
There were a few branches that were at head and eye level, but overall the trail is in nice shape. |
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 | Comments: |
The trail was broken but after the rain, it was very soft. In the morning the snow was more firm but on our descent, it was very soft and unconsolidated. Snowshoes all day. I would not even attempt this trail with spikes right now. Postholing happened a few times even with snowshoes on. The soft snow is also very slippery on the steep sections.
Happy to check Cabot off for Spring, and Chantal can check off March. |
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 | Name: |
Sue S |
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 | E-Mail: |
Suemsullivan23@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-03-29 |
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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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