| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
The Fool Killer, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Pind Bend Brook Trail, bushwhack |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, March 24, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked along the Kanc, room for 8-10 cars perhaps along the shoulder |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Drifts, Snow - Spring Snow |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Most crossings on Pine Bend Brook Trail have collapsed, I think two remained. Crossed the main brook by way of rocks but, in hindsight, should have dipped into the forest to gain the ridge before crossing, had to recross later in the woods. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
All good |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw one in the parking lot |
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 | Bugs: |
A few flying things and lots of snow fleas in boot tracks |
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 | Lost and Found: |
None |
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 | Comments: |
Began from Pine Bend Brook Trailhead for ~1mi before beginning the bushwhack along the north/northeastern ridge and up to the summit of The Fool Killer.
Pine Bend Brook Trail is a nice snowshoe track, in good condition but quickly getting soft from above freezing nights and sunny days, snowshoes are the way to go unless you want a treacherous hike of post-holing the entire way.
3-4' snowpack off trail was getting soft, completely unsupportive. Steep climb through beautiful open conifer up to the main ridge, lots of hidden spruce traps.
From the col began a mellow climb, meandering through patches of open meadow-style forest which grew steep quick for the final ascent up to the summit ridge. Restricted views appeared through the canopy while ascending. The summit ridge walk (0.4-mi to high point) was incredibly beautiful, open boreal forest - reminded me of the Kilkenny Ridge forest, canister has been replaced with a shiny new black one and although I searched until the ridge dropped off, couldn't find the sign. Followed my snowshoe tracks back. Some recent (3-4 days ago) moose activity not far from the high point.
Below is a link to a write-up and some color photography, enjoy!
Happy climbing!
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 | Name: |
Erik Hamilton |
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 | E-Mail: |
ehamilton9481@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-03-25 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.atalkinthewoods.com/trail-reports/the-fool-killer |
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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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