| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Cabot, The Bulge, NH |
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 | Trails: |
York Pond Trail, Bunnell Notch Trail, Kilkenny Ridge Trail, Unknown Pond Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, November 16, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
I was the only car in either Lost Pond Lot at 8:45 AM. One car upon return at 2:15 |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Wet/Slippery Rock, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Mud - Significant, Leaves - Significant/Slippery |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Streams were low and manageable. I cheated on the one that crosses twice on Lost Pond trail. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Nothing Significant |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Maisy the labrador accompanied me for the whole 12 mile circuit. She probably did 20 miles trying to catch a grouse (no luck) but enjoyed it nonetheless. |
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 | Bugs: |
Ha |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Bunnell Notch Trail, Killkenny Ridge Trail, Cabot Trail, Lost Pond Trail
I did the loop clockwise which is the way to do it IMO. Measurable snow from 3000 ft upwards. Probably 2" on the top. Conditions were such I did not need traction although I brought it. Told myself I would put them on the first slip but it never happened. A wild and windy day up on the ridge today. Got lucky and had a modest view from the horn. Slightly above freezing down low which means its pretty muddy from 2500 ft down or so - particularly on Lost Pond.
I saw one solo hiker heading up in the opposite direction. That was it for the day in terms of homo sapiens. |
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 | Name: |
BIll W |
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 | E-Mail: |
wgwestervelt@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-11-16 |
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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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