Mt Cabot - York Pond Trail, Bunnell Notch Trail, Kilkenny Ridge Trail - 7-21-2026

Hiking Trail Conditions Report
	Peaks	Mt Cabot, NH

	Trails:	York Pond Trail, Bunnell Notch Trail, Kilkenny Ridge Trail

	Date of Hike:	Tuesday, July 21, 2026

	Parking/Access Road Notes:	There were 2 cars in the lot when we arrived and when we finished there were a few on the road as well.

	Surface Conditions:	Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable

	Recommended Equipment:

	Water Crossing Notes:	Super easy rock hops thanks to the low water levels.

	Trail Maintenance Notes:	There are step over blow downs all along the way and there is still the one larger blowdown on Bunnell Notch trail before the junction with Kilkenny Ridge trail that requires a big step over for us vertically challenged humans.

	Dog-Related Notes:	Lily and Chuck had a GREAT time and got plenty of pets and attention. This is a good route for dogs. There is ample water down low and a few puddles here and there higher up. I didn't check to see if the spring near the summit is running but that could be another option.

	Bugs:	Only deer flies. I can confirm one kill for sure.

	Lost and Found:	There was a shirt hanging from a tree on the Kilkenny Ridge trail below the summit. We left it there.


	Comments:	Lee and I planned this hike a few days ago and then I saw BOR pull into the lot and was tickled to see her! After hugs and chit chat she told me Whitney was finishing her Direttissima today and she was meeting them at the cabin. What luck for us! We got to congratulate them in person. We ran into Stacy and Ashley who were joining for the finish and then ran into Rikki on the way down. The trail is in the driest shape I have ever seen it. There is still plenty of mud in the usual spots up Bunnell Notch but it's a night and day difference from last month. The huge mud pit at the start of Kilkenny Ridge trail is supportive. We walked right across it like it was nothing. We saw several other hikers out there today who seemed to all be having a great time. Great day with even better company!

	Name:	Uki

	E-Mail:	ukisukinaminanu@yahoo.com

	Date Submitted:	2026-07-21

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