| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Kenoza Lake (Haverhill), MA |
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 | Trails: |
Dudley Porter Trail, Shore Trail, Merrill Trail, road walk |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, February 23, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
plenty of parking at the many pulloffs around Kenoza Lake - free |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
no issues |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
lots of dogs |
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 | Bugs: |
snow fleas |
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 | Comments: |
Stayed somewhat local. I though this was a 2.5 mile loop but turned out more like 4.8 miles to circle the lake and "The Basin". Winnikenni Castle, which is on the property, is closed, but you can walk around it. NOTE: big signs that face masks are required but the reality was a bit different... I'll leave it at that. ANYWAY, snow was I guess 6+ inches thick, somewhat slushy on top, lots of foot print divots. If it warms up much more, it will be difficult to do without snowshoes. I just used goretex sneakers and was able to jog most all of these trails - kind of like running in sand.... s l o w but low impact. Very scenic. At the northern end, the trail does not go along the water because the water treatment plant is in the way, but you can walk along the berm which was quite slushy and had a few duck dropping on the bare earth areas. |
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 | Name: |
Becca Munroe |
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 | E-Mail: |
beccahiker@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-02-23 |
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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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