| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Cabot, NH |
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 | Trails: |
York Pond Trail, Bunnell Notch Trail, Kilkenny Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, May 24, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lot filled and cars parked on York Pond Road upon return. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Mud - Significant, Snow - Spring Snow, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The crossing at 0.7 miles was wide and flowing. Need to take care to rock-hop so you don't get your feet wet early on. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Both trail were in good conditions overall, despite the stream-like conditions. One blowdown on Kilkenny Ridge, near the Bunnell Notch junction. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Couple of well-behaved dogs enjoying the winter-like day. |
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 | Bugs: |
No chance on this day. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Hopefully, this trail report self-destructs in 48 hours or so, but some information will still be pertinent. Massive rainfall and snowmelt has made Bunnell Notch Trail a stream in several places. This has led to herd paths around them in at least three places. Snow started around 3,000 feet and totaled about 4-5 inches at the summit. Temps were unseasonably cool, around 30 F on the summit. Great day overall, but an odd Memorial Day weekend hike with these conditions. |
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 | Name: |
Mike Trocchi |
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 | E-Mail: |
mikejtrocchi@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-05-24 |
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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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