| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Cabot, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Unknown Pond Trail, Kilkenny Ridge Trail, Bunnell Notch Trail, York Pond Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
I parked at the trailhead nearest the trail. The other lot is very close also. There was a discussion amongst the hikers on this day as to whether the fish hatchery gate to the approach road REALLY closes at 4:00 pm. Some of us hustled to make it down on time. Others were still up there and I wonder how it played out. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
One water crossing required careful stepping on rocks but feet stayed dry. Other water crossings were numerous but tiny and easy. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
After the 2 mile mark there are some dunk under and step overs. Trail is still easy to walk. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
I saw no dogs today but the trail seems good if dogs can cover the mileage. |
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 | Bugs: |
Zero |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
This was my first time up Cabot which was a wonderful trail and one of the easier 48 I've done lately. No steep parts really - all moderate or easy, with many flat parts. Interesting how the trail goes along the West Branch Upper Ammonoosuc River for a long ways in the river valley and the curls around the mountain and then zig zags up switchbacks so as never to cut up a steep ravine. Mostly a wooded trail with one nice lookout point. The cabin was very nice looking. A man who slept there last night was showing everybody photos of the moose he met on the summit! |
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 | Name: |
R Whelton |
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 | E-Mail: |
rachelwhelton@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-09-27 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.youtube.com/rachelwhelton |
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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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