| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Unknown Pond Peak, The Horn, The Bulge, Mt. Cabot, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Unknown Pond Trail, Kilkenny Ridge Trail, Horn Spur, Bunnell Notch Trail, York Pond Trail, bushwhacks |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, August 8, 2010 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Hatchery gate was opened at 7:30 AM (though one could unhook it prior if necessary) and was still open just prior to 4 PM. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Rock hoppable |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Signpost at Kilkenny-Bunnell Notch junction (ie to go to North Terrace) has fallen down and was in woods. Propped it up to make it visible. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Plenty of water on Bunnell Notch and Unknown Pond Trails, but good idea to carry water for Kilkenny Ridge Trail stretch. Scrambles to the Horn may be a bit tough for some dogs. |
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 | Bugs: |
May have been a mosquito or two, but virtually no bugs. |
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 | Comments: |
Unknown Pond Trail had some muddy sections, but generally in good shape (though a bit overgrown in places). Took Kilkenny Ridge Trail east past height of land, then bushwhacked to Unknown Pond Peak in a very nice birch glade all the way to the cannister. In general, Kilkenny Ridge Trail was fairly dry from this section all the way to the Bulge. A bit muddy in Bulge-Cabot col, but not too bad. Horn Spur and scrambles were dry. Bushwhacked to the talus field on side of Cabot - tremendous views. Bunnell Notch Trail was muddy in spots. Logging road portion was recently brushhogged and fairly dry. |
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 | Name: |
rocket21 |
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 | E-Mail: |
rocket21 at franklinwebpublishing dot com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2010-08-08 |
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 | Link: |
 http://www.franklinsites.com/hikephotos/NewHampshire/unknownpondpeak-2010-0808.php |
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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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