| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Starr King, Mt. Waumbek, South Weeks, Middle Weeks, North Weeks, South Terrace, Middle Terrace, North Terrace, Mt. Cabot, The Bulge, The Horn, Rogers Ledge, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Starr King Trail, Kilkenny Ridge Trail, Terrace Mountain Spur, Horn Spur, South Pond Road |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, September 28, 2015 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Be careful driving up to Starr King trailhead if you have a low clearance vehicle, nasty divots. The gate for the South Pond Recreation area is closed, room to park next to the gate, adds a 1.1 mile road walk. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Blowdowns here and there throughout the whole route, all step overs or easily walked around. Trail is narrow in spots where the hobblebush or dwarf spruce encroach the trail but the whole trail is easy to follow. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Not much water along this route but otherwise fine trail conditions for dogs with big mile experience. |
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 | Bugs: |
none! |
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 | Comments: |
This is a real nice secluded hike for those looking to avoid the crowds. Lots of up and downs along the way over mostly moderate grades and good footing. Some really nice Birch glade sections below Terrace Mountain and heading toward Kilback Pond. Rogers Ledge and The Horn have the best views along the way and Unknown Pond is a nice spot to stop by, too.
A great big mile hike with Whitney, lots of fun - hooray for fall!! :) |
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 | Name: |
Chris and Tip-Toe |
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 | E-Mail: |
cdailey@hpearce.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2015-09-29 |
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 | Link: |
 https://dailey7779.blogspot.com/2015/09/kilkenny-ridge-traverse.html |
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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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