| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Cabot, The Bulge, The Horn, NH |
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 | Trails: |
York Pond Trail, Bunnell Notch Trail, Kilkenny Ridge Trail, Horn Spur, Unknown Pond Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, October 5, 2013 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at Unknown Pond trailhead. York Pond Road in good shape. Signs indicate that the Fish Hatchery gate is only open from 8:00AM to 4:00PM although access may not be restricted to this schedule. If in doubt you can check with the Fish Hatchery personnel. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All were easy today. Water levels low. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails in good condition. New signs for Bunnell Rock, around the cabin, and the summit of Mt Cabot. Many blowdowns on the Kilkenny Ridge Trail north of Mt Cabot had been cleared. Many bog bridges need to be replaced. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Fine for dogs |
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 | Comments: |
The loop over Mt Cabot, The Bulge, and The Horn as well as Unknown Pond is a very nice hike. At higher elevations there is considerable leaf drop. In many places the trail was colorful from the fallen leaves. The hobblebush leaves were still nice at the higher elevations.
Muddy areas on Bunnell Notch and Unknown Pond trails could be avoided on rocks, roots, or adjacent higher ground.
The summit of Mt Cabot is marked by a summit sign stating the elevation. Neither the cabin or the cleared area of the former fire tower are the summit.
Good views toward the Mahoosuc Range from The Horn. |
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 | Name: |
WAUMBEK |
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 | E-Mail: |
WAUMBEK at Roadrunner dot com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2013-10-06 |
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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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