Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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The Horn, The Bulge, Mt. Cabot, NH |
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| Trails: |
Unknown Pond Trail, Kilkenny Ridge Trail, Horn Spur |
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| Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, May 15, 2013 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked on the Mill Brook Rd side of Unknown Pond Trail, not much space on this side but no one really uses this trail midweek. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud - Significant, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trail is in some serious need of TLC. A very large number of blowdowns on Kilkenny Ridge trail. Several of them are very large and disruptive, some coincided with remaining ice on steep parts of the ascent to Cabot, making them rather dangerous. Severe erosion on a couple steep parts of the approach to Cabot as well. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
This trail is very steep in places, it might be problematic for some dogs. |
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| Bugs: |
A few black flies, none really biting. |
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| Comments: |
Amazing day for a beautiful hike. Had the trail to ourselves. The trail was very steep and icy in a few places, but only close to Cabot. Microspikes would be a good idea for that stretch of the hike. Should all be gone soon. |
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| Name: |
Mike & Mitch |
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| E-Mail: |
melabonte (at) gmail (dot) com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2013-05-15 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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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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