Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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The Bulge, Mt. Cabot, The Horn, NH |
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| Trails: |
Unknown Pond Trail, Kilkenny Ridge Trail, Horn Spur |
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| Date of Hike: |
Thursday, July 4, 2019 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Only one other car at Unknown Pond trailhead off Mill Brook Road. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
Minor rock hops |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A few step overs on Unknown Pond Trail. Quite a few blowdowns on Kilkenny Ridge Trail, some of which are big. Really bad erosion in places on Kilkenny Ridge Trail, including the ascent of Cabot. |
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| Bugs: |
Mosquitoes were nasty from pretty much the trailhead to a mile above the pond. Minimal bugs on the Horn. Black flies were biting atop Mt. Cabot. |
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| Comments: |
Other than the typical mud pits down low, the trails were mostly dry. For White Mountain standards, Unknown Pond Trail north is relatively gradual with decent footing. Amazing amount of bunchberry in bloom around the Bulge.
Hot day, but not as bad this far north. Nice, quiet route on what was probably a busy day elsewhere. I only recollect seeing four other sets of hikers. |
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| Name: |
rocket21 |
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| E-Mail: |
rocket21@franklinwebpublishing.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-07-04 |
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| Link: |
https://www.franklinsites.com/hikephotos |
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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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