| 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: |
Sunday, March 15, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Space for a few cars at York Pond and space for lots of cars at Unknown Pond. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The crossing about one mile in was a little tough with the high water, though still doable. The rest were more just annoying. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Blowdowns were minimal. |
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 | Comments: |
When I arrived at 9 AM, I was surprised how much snow they had gotten over the last day or so - probably like 4-6" at the base and 8" up high. I followed a couple sets of tracks up the York Pond Trail and caught up to the pair of hikers breaking trail about 1.5 miles up the Bunnell Notch Trail. From there, I broke trail up to the decommissioned Mount Cabot Trail/Kilkenny Ridge intersection, where I came up on tracks for two people barebooting. I caught up to them about 3/4 of a mile later, and then broke trail to the summit. Throughout the hike, there were lots of frozen postholes and other spots where you will sink out of nowhere. Luckily the snow is not that deep in the lower elevations anymore. On my return trip, the conditions improved significantly as more hikers ascended (and wore snowshoes).
It got progressively more overcast as the morning went on, but the views were beautiful. |
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 | Name: |
Colin Smith |
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 | E-Mail: |
colinsmith0427@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-03-15 |
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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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