| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Snow Mountain (Cupsuptic), ME |
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Bushwhack |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, February 25, 2015 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
I came in on Morton Cutoff and Tim Pond From the south. The roads were clear of snow, although a bit icy. I did this in a small 2wd. I was happy to find that wiggle brook road was cleared although narrower than the other roads. The only log truck I passed was on wiggle and I had very little room to move over. He was going fast and came quite close (as they do). I may have imagined it, but I think he shock his head not wanting me there. I parked on Wiggle, pulling off as far as I could (almost all the way out of the road). I drove Tim Pond east to stratton on the way out and it was all clear. Bear brook road (from wiggle and used for white cap) is not cleared). |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Unpacked Powder |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Comments: |
I started near a kiosk style sign on Wiggle brook road, just past the town line. I started bushwhacking in open woods, eventually hitting a skidder road that I used to make a little headway. I was only sinking a little at this point, as there was some consolidation. I headed up very steeply. Eventually, the snow got very deep and was mainly unconsolidated. I was often up to my waist, trying to kick down a 'wall' of snow. There were many spruce traps and other surprises under the snow. It took hours, but I made the recognized high point and followed my tracks out.
I would love it if someone could use these tracks. Remember that I started just past a townline and a kiosk style sign. I have some concern that the lower tracks could blow in, but I feel the majority of the route should make it to next snow. |
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 | Name: |
zporterColdRiverCampCook |
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 | E-Mail: |
zap88@tds.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2015-02-25 |
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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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