| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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K1 Cliff, K2 Cliff, Upper Greeley Pond, Lower Greeley Pond, NH |
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Bushwhack, Greeley Ponds Trail, NH 112 |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, July 9, 2022 |
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Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Comments: |
From a pullout on the Kanc (near Kancamagus Pass), I took a straight line towards K2 Cliff, passing over the large NW hump of Mt. Kancamagus. Woods were moderately thick, and things got very tight near the top of the cliff. After some searching, I found some incredible ledges which overlook both Greeley Ponds. I stayed here for a good while, as the scenery was incredible.
Following the visit to K2 Cliff, I bushwhacked south to K1 Cliff, taking a rather arduous route that contoured just below the ridge at 3,200 ft. The forest remained tight but with the addition of many rotting tree trunks and general blowdown. I went too far below K1 and had to re-ascend to find it; once I reached the top, I found some very nice views towards Sandwich Dome and Painted Cliff. To descend into Mad River Notch, I headed in a NW direction until I reached the floor of the valley. I returned back to my car by hiking to the Greeley Ponds Trailhead (Kancamagus Hwy) and then by walking the road back up to Kancamagus Pass.
The 2.8 miles of bushwhacking took over five hours, owing to the challenging terrain and woods; but the viewpoints were well worth the effort. |
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timbercamp |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-07-09 |
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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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