| 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: |
Saturday, March 31, 2018 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Gate still in open position all day/night. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Spring Snow |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Snow bridges were collapsing, use extreme caution. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
We brought three dogs, and it was easier for them than it was for us! Bring ‘em, it’s fine. |
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 | Comments: |
We started around 10:45, with two of us on snowshoes and two with microspikes. The trail was solid on the way up, with bright blue skies. It warmed to around 50 degrees, and the snow was mashed potatoes on the way down. Microspikes were occasionally postholing, and crossing open water was becoming more difficult because the snow bridges were collapsing, and the banks were melting. Jumping skills were helpful. We finished around 5:00ish.
I wouldn’t consider using spikes from here on out because of the snow conditions, but snowshoes are still a must. |
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 | Name: |
Clipper |
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 | E-Mail: |
unodoslipsky@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-04-02 |
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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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