| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Cabot, NH |
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 | Trails: |
York Pond Trail, Bunnell Notch Trail, Kilkenny Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, March 19, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plowed lot for 4-5 cars |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The crossing at 0.9 miles is a little tricky. I made it across when ascending in the morning on ice covered boulders. Another couple went upstream 100 yds and crossed on a downed tree. Descending the ice I crossed over on going up gave way I went down! Stayed remarkably dry despite landing in the water! All the other crossings can be hopped over if your legs are long enough. Otherwise it's just a step down onto rocks and dirt to cross. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A couple old blowdowns easy to step over or duck under. I cleared a new blowdown when descending which was totally blocking the trail at about 2.5 miles from TH. There's another partially blocking the trail at about 2.3 miles which is a bit thicker limb- maybe too thick for my saw or maybe I was just tired! |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Didn't see any but I imagine it would be easy for a dog! |
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 | Bugs: |
Not yet! |
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 | Comments: |
Hard-packed monorail almost the whole way. It's a bit less elevated near the summit. Only a couple small icy patches which were easy to negotiate. Definitely don't need snowshoes although that could change if snow comes this week. Lots of dirt and rocks. Spikes took a bit of a beating but I didn't think it was quite time for rock spikes. Only tricky part of the hike was negotiating the large brook at 0.9 miles from TH. |
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 | Name: |
Ann |
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 | E-Mail: |
ann.pt@hotmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-03-21 |
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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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