| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Cabot, NH |
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 | Trails: |
York Pond Trail, Bunnell Notch Trail, Kilkenny Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, March 27, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Room for a few cars at new parking area, plenty along side of the road. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Spring Snow |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Crossings are all open. The major one almost a mile in was doable on a log and stepping on rocks with microspikes. Only had to submerge our feet a little. Saw a large group without traction or poles trying to figure out how to cross further up (a few fell in and were wet the rest of the hike). Small streams opening up in the middle of the trail, which was causing major undermining. Right after Kilkenny Ridge junction, there was a stream from all the drainage. We were fine going across with snowshoes, but others we saw went in to their knees. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One major blowdown not far from the Kilkenny Ridge junction. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Pemi had no issues with the spring conditions and he especially loved aqua blazing the stream crossings. |
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 | Bugs: |
None yet |
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 | Comments: |
Snowshoes or microspikes were both a challenge, but snowshoes were clearly the way to go to make our trails great again. Vote snowshoes 2021! The trail from Bunnell Notch down was a roto-tilled mess. Better higher up on the trail. Great to see Cheryl (my National Parks Service Boots to Boats partner) on the trail. Tough April like conditions. |
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 | Name: |
Sunshine |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-03-27 |
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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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