4,170 ft | Pilot | 0 routes
Feels like -21°F
Below freezing at all elevations
~1.8°F drop per 1,000ft
Best Hiking Window
Conditions are dangerous Sunday and remain dangerous through Monday due to the wind chill warning and sub-zero temperatures. The best relative window in the next 48 hours would be Monday during daylight hours when winds are forecast to subside somewhat and skies are mostly sunny — but temperatures will still be well below zero with significant wind chill. Only highly experienced winter hikers with full arctic gear should consider Monday. Tuesday brings moderating temperatures but increasing winds and incoming snow, which narrows the safe window further. An early morning start on Monday, if conditions are assessed as safe, is the recommended approach to maximize daylight.
Trail: York Pond Trail, Bunnell Notch Trail, Kilkenny Ridge Trail
Conditions: Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow - Wet/Sticky
“Only a few hikers out today. The trail is broken but not consolidated. Trees were dropping snow on way up and down this afternoon which led to quite a few cold snow baths! Way too warm to have a hood on. Just rolled with the punches. Any trail sections that had sun this afternoon started to get sticky and had to clear bottom of TSL snowshoes multiple times as snow began to ball up in sunny spots. Enjoy the views that have appeared!”
Trail: York Pond Trail, Bunnell Notch Trail, Kilkenny Ridge Trail
Conditions: Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder
“Great conditions for Cabot right now. I was able to bare boot the entire day with barely a slip, post hole or divot. Saw three others today (two of them familiar faces) and only one was wearing snowshoes which helped pack down already well packed trails. Just below the summit there is also a short, well packed detour to the left that brings you to really impressive views of the Presis. I'd never seen this before and it was a great bonus on top of an already great day. Enjoy the firm packed, fast trail.”
Trail: York Pond Trail, Bunnell Notch Trail, Kilkenny Ridge Trail
Conditions: Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular
“The primary trail to Mt. Cabot is packed and in great condition; our snowshoes took a ride. Stay in the center or you’ll posthole, and off the side of the trail you’ll go deep. We had fun sledding down the steeper parts on our spoon sleds. York Pond Trail beyond the junction with Bunnell and Kilkenny south of Bunnell both look packed, but haven’t been traveled in a day or two.”
No routes available for this peak.
Northernmost 4000-footer, remote location. Cabot Cabin is available for overnight stays.
Elevation
4,170 ft
Range
Pilot
Rank
#33 of 48
Difficulty
Easy
Coordinates
44.5061, -71.4145
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