| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Three Ponds, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Three Ponds Trail, Mt. Kineo Trail, Donkey Hill Cutoff |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, September 20, 2019 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
I was surprised to see that the old parking area along Stinson Lake Road in Ellsworth has been cleared and expanded with new signage. The road itself has also been rebuilt north of the lake and is now paved all the way to the trailhead. Land across from the trailhead has also been cleared, maybe for home construction? |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No issues. Water everywhere is very low right now. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Blowdowns of various shapes and sizes on MKT and DHC. I forgot to bring a saw or I would have removed a few. The snowmobile trail portion of TPT has undergone reconstruction, repairing damage done by storms and erosion. Just about all snowmobile bridges have also been replaced or repaired. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Sure. |
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 | Bugs: |
None. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Nothing. |
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 | Comments: |
A good day to revisit an old favorite, with a counter-clockwise loop out to the ponds and shelter. Trails are dry with some areas of mud. The Cutoff is very “wilderness-eyâ€, so don’t expect pristine conditions. Water is very low everywhere, including the ponds. We need some rain. The shelter is still in good shape. A couple other cars in the lot during the day, but I saw no one else on this loop. Super quiet and very remote feeling in this area, even though you aren’t far from civilization. |
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 | Name: |
KenM |
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 | E-Mail: |
kmacgray@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-09-20 |
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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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