| 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: |
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
York Pond road was plowed and one of the best driving conditions in the morning. The lot was not plowed when we got there but was plowed out when we returned to the car. Two cars to start and three when finished. We looked for the gate while driving in and out, but didn't see any sign of it. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts, Snow - Wet/Sticky |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Well, I used my two falls within the first 1/2 mile - one a face plant in the snow and the other a turtle shell on my back in a partially frozen stream. In an age where cameras are everywhere, I'm glad there weren't any for those episodes. My Pavlovian response kicked in as I realized there are hidden unseen hazards under the snow. There are alot of crossings and they are hoppable/bridged but care is needed. Long legs will help on hopping the span on many of them. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One duck under that I remember maybe a 1/2 mile from the cabin. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
No dogs but great view of a beautiful, large moose bopping through the snow on our morning drive along YPR. |
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 | Comments: |
Plan A was to hope Steve from last week's Moriah hike would start in before us. We went to Plan B when our hopes were dashed. Snowshoes are a definite. We broke trail all the way up. There was 5"-7" of snow down below and 8 - 10" higher up with some stretches 12" or more up top. It was a beautiful walk in the woods with pristine snow and partial sunshine in the morning that provided much warmth. It was a little tricky finding the trail from the cabin to the summit and you'll do alot of Neanderthal hiking, hunching over to avoid causing the snow to drop from the tree bows. Three pairs of snowshoes went up and down the trail today. It's broken out for now, but still fluffy with hardpack underneath. We did have some minor balling on our last 1 -2 miles out. Great hike today. |
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 | Name: |
Dave D |
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 | E-Mail: |
dinz00@comcast.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-03-01 |
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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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