Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Baldpate Mountain (East Peak), ME |
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| Trails: |
Appalachian Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Monday, May 27, 2013 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of room in the lot. I think the rain kept the crowds away. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
Water crossings were easy |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Quite a few significant blowdowns. Mostly easy over or around. A couple straddles |
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| Bugs: |
None |
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| Comments: |
The trail is generally in good shape other than the blowdowns. There is tons of mud and water, to be expected with the recent weather. Couple inches of snow/ice made the open ledges a test. Spikes were helpful. |
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| Name: |
Wayne |
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| Date Submitted: |
2013-05-28 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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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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