| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Rogers Ledge, The Horn, The Bulge, Mt. Cabot, Terrace Mountain, North Weeks, Middle Weeks, South Weeks, Mt. Waumbek, Mt. Starr King, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Kilkenny Ridge Trail, Starr King Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, May 16, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Gate at South Pond was closed (adding 1 mile to hike) |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable), Snow - Spring Snow |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Low tide (dry) |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Great trail for backpacking dogs! |
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 | Bugs: |
A few black flies, but more expected soon. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
South Pond - Rogers Ledge - Unknown Pond - The Horn - Cabot - The Terrace - Weeks Range - Waumbeck - Starr King
Hiked the Kilkenny Ridge over 3 days, with overnight stops at Unknown Pond and Willard Notch. Quiet and peaceful, and great views (no leaves yet). Minimal snow/ice on the north facing/shady slopes. A classic backpacking trip for the spring. |
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 | Name: |
Bruno Hancock |
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 | E-Mail: |
bruno_hancock@comcast.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-05-18 |
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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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