Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Cabot, NH |
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| Trails: |
York Pond Trail, Bunnell Notch Trail, Kilkenny Ridge Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, November 13, 2013 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
only car today. the road in was quite icy in spots and mostly snow-covered
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| Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Unpacked Powder, Ice - Breakable Crust, Mud - Significant, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
larger crossing on the old road required stepping on submerged rocks. all other crossings easily done. lots of water running down off the mountain |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
a couple of good size blowdowns, old ones , on the Mount Cabot Trail before the cabin. amazing work done along the ridge. The old summit sign is gone but a clear corridor leads to the actual summit 100 yards away |
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| Comments: |
intro to winter, part 3. Cold and blustery at the trailhead this morning. The sun helped. The old road portion of Bunnell Notch trail had an inch or 2 of snow on a soft base.Was slow going at times. We put on spikes where we headed up into the woods and left them on all the way back. The climb a shoulder season mix of fluffy snow, running water, some mud for sure. Slow and sloppy going on ascent . we were the first on trail since the last snow and the unblemished carpet was fun. There were a few places on climb where there was a bit more snow but basically 3-5 inches on top of mostly soft trail. Spikes were perfect. Windy at the cabin, We were able to hit the route pretty much spot on to the summit in now up to 8 inches of snow with a few drifts. Could have used snowshoes here as the ground was frozen as well making for a good base. Quickly tagged the summit and headed back..pretty cold day with great snow on the trees and fine views made up for occasional sloppy conditions. Fine winter warm up with Valerie |
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| Name: |
silverfox |
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| E-Mail: |
marktaub.metrocastdot net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2013-11-13 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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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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