| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
The Horn, The Bulge, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Unknown Pond Trail, Kilkenny Ridge Trail, Horn Spur |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, August 9, 2016 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Millbrook Road (gravel) easily drivable by any vehicle. Limited parking at trailhead. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails generally in good condition. Minor blowdowns that can easily be handled. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw none |
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 | Bugs: |
Plenty of flies |
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 | Comments: |
I did this hike from the north end of the Unknown Pond Trail. It involves a 4.5 mile drive on Millbrook Road, a gravel road which is located in the town of Stark, to get to the trailhead. I was the only car there and I saw no one all day. The northern part of Unknown Pond Trail has mostly gradual inclines and excellent footing all the way to the pond. Kilkenny Ridge Trail by the pond is OK, but the farther you get from the pond the worse the footing gets. It is not difficult, but you need to spend a lot of energy looking where to place your feet, which slowed me down quite a bit. The spur trail up to The Horn is as described in the WMG. It is mostly easy, but near the top there is some serious ledge scrambling. The views are worth it. The climb to The Bulge is easy. The summit is flat and a bit long. There is a small clearing with a big square notch axed into a tree (on the right heading towards Cabot) which I am pretty sure marks the true summit. The trail begins a descent to the col between The Bulge and Cabot shortly after this location. Peaks 79 and 80 for me. |
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 | Name: |
Ray Cooper |
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 | E-Mail: |
rcooper207@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-08-09 |
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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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