| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Three Ponds, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Three Ponds Trail, Mt Kineo Trail, Donkey Hill Cutoff |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, July 4, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
PLENTY of parking at the Three Ponds Trailhead - only a few cars in the lot mid-day and room for many more |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Significant |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Crossings were mostly rock-hoppable but there were a lot of mud pits |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
several larger blowdowns and deadfall around the loop |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
horseflies near the ponds but did not feel need to use DEET. Used a head net at times. |
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 | Comments: |
Terrific loop - always enjoyable. NOTE: From the Mt Kineo Trail to the Donkey Hill Cutoff, the beavers have apparently taken control of the region - the water is overflowing the trail and it took us a long time to navigate the gentle pools of mud that were once the trail. From there to the spur to the shelter, the mud ponds/trails were continuous. |
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 | Name: |
Becca Munroe |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-07-04 |
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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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