| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Rogers Ledge, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Mill Brook Trail, Kilkenny Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, May 20, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
York Pond Road mostly paved, couple of areas unpaved for short distances
Parking at Fish Hatchery near trail sign to left of main building, room for about 5 cars but there is plenty of room around the hatchery buildings (but wanted to stay out of their way); Hatchery staff very friendly |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Lots of small tributaries headed to Cold Brook |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A bunch of step overs along Mill Brook Trail (15-20)
Some muddy areas but intermittent.
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Would be great for dogs, lots of H2O along beginning 2/3rds of Mill Brook |
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 | Bugs: |
Swarming but not fully vested in biting yet, suspect that will change with expected warm weather, lots of water and moisture on this route |
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 | Comments: |
This route along Mill Brook had a nice remote wilderness feel to it, almost as if the moose use it more than we do. I had a hard time paying attention to the trail as all the flora was distracting!
The rocks and roots were quite slippery in the am after the rain, more dry on the descent.
Super gradual climb along Mill Brook, most of climbing done in last .6 mile to ledge.
As you come up to the summit of the ledge area, the survey summit marker is up on the left but best views are further along going to the right.
There are multiple piles of moose poop along Mill Brook and fewer on Kilkenny. Zero ice and snow.
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 | Name: |
KittE |
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 | E-Mail: |
aelkinson@outlook.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-05-20 |
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 | Link: |
 https://https://www.facebook.com/groups/nh52wav/permalink/2179686625523316/?comment_id=2179687338856578¬if_id=1653087938219738¬if_t=group_comment&ref=notif |
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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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