| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
The Bulge, The Horn, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Unknown Pond Trail, Kilkenny Ridge Trail, Horn Spur |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, August 20, 2017 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Mill Brook Rd was well graded and completely fine for the family minivan - whew! We were the fourth the car along the road at 9:45 AM. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Unknown Pond Tr was a little brushy, in keeping with the wild feel of the area. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw a few, having fun |
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 | Bugs: |
Surprisingly few - probably due to high winds - til late afternoon |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Clouds cleared just in time for great views on The Horn but really windy, so keep summit time short. (For us) Final scramble up to the summit wasn't as bad as advertised - we walked to the right, and 3 of us ascended up a crack in where there's a stump of a branch to the right that helps you launch off in ascent, or steer yourself on descent. Whole trail was very nicely graded with only a few minor tricky places. The Bulge was a fast 20 min walk up at a manageable grade but with no views.
Surprised at the number of people we met here in this relatively secluded zone. Hiking the list is not a wilderness pastime, it seems. Lovely speaking with Catherine on the ledges.
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 | Name: |
TwinMom+1 |
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 | E-Mail: |
Mkm@mkmarinac.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2017-08-20 |
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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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