| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Cabot, NH |
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 | Trails: |
York Pond, Bunnell Notch, Kilkenny Ridge Trails |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
The small lot right at the trailhead was plowed. We were the only two cars there all day. York Pond Road was a bit rutty but not bad at all. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The larger crossing .9 miles from the beginning was an easy rock hop. The myriad drainage crossings between the trailhead and the Kilkenny Ridge Trail were open, often deep and steep-sided, and encouraged face plants. Ask us how we know. :) |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails were clear, with no significant blowdowns. Some car wash spruce in the upper reaches. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
None. |
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 | Bugs: |
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 | Lost and Found: |
None. |
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 | Comments: |
The entire route had been bare booted and consistently postholed the previous day with a few inches of overnight snow on top. We wore snowshoes car-to-car but the combo of postholes and breaking the unconsolidated snow made for slow going. Trails turned to mashed potatoes in the afternoon sun. We three smoothed out most of the postholes but the trails remain rough, loose and unconsolidated. Packed trail was narrow and unforgiving off the edges. Cabin to summit segment was in good shape with no braiding. Except at the drainages, there was still ample snow cover (generally several feet) throughout. No evidence of passage on the Kilkenny Ridge Trail beyond Cabot's summit.
Fun, tough hike with Chris and Renee on a lovely windy but warmish day. Upper woods were gorgeous. |
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 | Name: |
RickB. |
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 | E-Mail: |
rickbb@comcast.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-03-26 |
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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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