| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Cabot, The Bulge, NH |
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 | Trails: |
York Pond Road, York Pond Trail, Bunnell Notch Trail, Kilkenny Ridge Trail, Mill Brook Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, August 31, 2012 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
I parked at the fish hatchery. Plenty of parking. The gate was open at 7:45am. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All were easy. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
There were a few large blowdowns along Bunnell Notch and Kilkenny Ridge Tr but all were limbed and east to navigate. Blazes are faint for most of the way. Kilkenny Ridge Tr, descending north from Unknown Pond, through the birches is very brushy and near Kilback Pond could be very wet in the spring. Mill Brook Tr was in great shape.
NOTE: The .5 mile section of trail leading west from the Kilkenny Ridge Tr from Bunnell Notch to the Mt Cabot Tr has been brushed in and there is no sign. I mention this because the current AMC Guide map still shows this. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Marlie had fun leading this hike. The soft footing was appreciated. Bring water though. While abundant in spots it is scarce in others. |
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 | Bugs: |
A few pesky ones near the hatchery in the afternoon but not biting. |
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 | Comments: |
I decided to extend this loop and check out some new trails. Kilkenney Ridge Tr between Unknown Pond and Mill Brook Tr was beautiful, especially near Kilback Pond. Mill Brook Tr was an easy stroll out.
15.4 miles 3520' elev+ 6 hr 50 min |
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 | Name: |
IQuest |
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 | E-Mail: |
iandanner@hotmail com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2012-09-02 |
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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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