| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
North Weeks, Middle Weeks, South Weeks, NH |
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 | Trails: |
York Pond Trail, Kilkenny Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, October 5, 2019 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Gate was open when I got there @ 7:20 AM. Mine was the second vehicle at the trailhead. Route 2 was detoured through Durand Road when I was there at 6:30ish due to a crash. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Leaves - Significant/Slippery |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
At both crossings of the York Pond Trail early on you may get your toes wet. There's a sketchy jumble of fallen limbs at the first one that you may or may not want to depend on. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Two felled trees on the NE slope of South Weeks: the lower one has a defined herd path going around it and the higher one is easily passable. Evidence of fairly recent tree work at multiple spots on Kilkenny Ridge Trail- kudos to the trail maintainers for that. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Didn't see any. |
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 | Bugs: |
Didn't see any. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Nothing. |
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 | Comments: |
Though there are still many leaves on the trees there are many on these trails also - especially on York Pond Trail. This trail is also brushy at the start and there is some mud here and there - not shoe sucking mud but a couple of spots are close.
Ultimately my desire to avoid the masses led me here for an out-n-back climbing five peaks while visiting only three different. Despite the ups and downs at no time did I ever feel taxed: gradual grades and mostly good footing made this one a pretty nice walk. No sweeping views here but there are some to be had through the trees and on the NE slope of South Peak. I only encountered four others the entire day.
Foliage is pretty much at peak in this area so enjoy it while you can!
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 | Name: |
HMJ |
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 | E-Mail: |
trailsntrees(at)gmail(dot)com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-10-05 |
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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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