| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Redington, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Caribou Pond road, logging roads, bushwhacks |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, February 15, 2016 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at entrance to Caribou Pond road on route 27. Tucked the car to the edge of the entrance just in case loggers would be coming through. Lots of logging activity evident for the first 3 miles but must have had the day off today. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction, Skis |
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 | Comments: |
Very cold start at -18 deg at 6am. Pulled sleds carrying our skis and packs while wearing microspikes for the first 8.8 miles, then changed out to snowshoes for the herd path/bushwhack to the summit. Wore skis for most of the way back to the car. Caribou pond road and logging roads were packed out by snowmobiles. Thanks to Jason and Liz for newly breaking trail 2 days ago and giving us some helpful information. Although it was a very cold start, we warmed up quickly and there was little wind. A beautiful day to finish our 67 winter. |
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 | Name: |
Slow and Steady |
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 | E-Mail: |
suzanneblackburn@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-02-15 |
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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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