Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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North Weeks, Middle Weeks, South Weeks, NH |
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| Trails: |
York Pond Trail, Kilkenny Ridge Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Friday, September 17, 2021 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
I was a little early but the hatchery gate was open at 0700. First car at the York Pond Trail East lot at 0710, 5 upon return. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Significant |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
Moderately easy rock hops down low on York Pond Trail. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Overall the trails are in pretty good shape...down low on York Pond Trail the summer growth is creeping in along the trail. There are various minor blowdowns here and there, but one generational blowdown on Middle Weeks, there is a herd path to the west to go around this one. |
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| Bugs: |
Surprisingly a lot buzzing around given the morning temps in the 40s, but the recent rain must've been the driving factor. |
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| Comments: |
Quick morning hike of the Weeks. Once on the KRT, one can quickly see that this trail was cut in the 1980s and not the 1880s. I feel like all the early trails reach a point and say, "yeah, ok, up we go!" and just ascend using the quickest line. The KRT from York Pond Trail to South Weeks seems to be cut with the idea that many will have heavy packs, etc. due to the numerous switchbacks and general perpendicular lines along the summit cones. Other than the massive blowdown patches on the north side of South Weeks, the going was good and was a nice day in the forest despite very limited views through the trees. |
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| Name: |
WishfulThinking |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-09-17 |
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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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