| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Unknown Pond Peak, The Bulge, Mt. Cabot, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Unknown Pond Trail, Kilkenny Ridge Trail, bushwhack, Bunnell Notch Trail, York Pond Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, August 17, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Small lot at York Pond TH was full with 5/6 cars at 10:30am so had to park behind a row of 8 cars along the road. Several cars at the Unknown Pond TH as well when I passed through. About half the cars were still there at 4:00pm on return. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All easily crossed |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
From trailhead on the York Pond side the first mile of UPT is in great shape. Second mile was a muddy mess today and third mile needs brushing in spots. KRT has some blowdowns in spots before and after the junction for the Horn with herd paths forming around them. The biggest issue I saw today was on the Bunnell Notch Trail. Roughly 2 miles from the York Pond Trail and parking lot, the trail is heavily eroded and at times indistinguishable between brook and trail. Unfortunately, muddy/messy herd paths are now prevalent on the sides of this area that seemed to stretch for almost half a mile. Some brushing also is needed in the flat areas around the BNT/YPT intersection. The sign at that junction is about to be swallowed up by the overgrowth. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
One beautiful off leash husky (I think) who greeted me with a low growl when I turned the corner of the Mt. Cabot Cabin. The owner was inside playing checkers and was about as friendly as his dog. |
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 | Bugs: |
Surprisingly very few. |
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 | Comments: |
12 mile counter-clockwise loop with 3200’ elevation gain. Beautiful woods and scenery. Wildfire smoke still an issue today, leading to hazy skies. |
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 | Name: |
Mark S |
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 | E-Mail: |
wapacked@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-08-17 |
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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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