Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Bigelow Mountain - West Peak, Bigelow Mountain - South Horn, ME |
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| Trails: |
Fire Warden's Trail, Appalachian Trail, Horns Pond Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Saturday, December 2, 2017 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
beaver pond now drains over Stratton Brook Pond Road to a depth of 1 foot. Road is also icy but passable |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts, Leaves - Significant/Slippery |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
crossings on trail weren't an issue |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
couple big blowdowns on Fire Warden's close to Avery Col, easily climbed |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
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| Bugs: |
none :) |
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| Lost and Found: |
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| Comments: |
No snow at parking lot, but winter wonderland at the peak. Drifts up to 1 foot on the summit of West. Rime ice was beautiful today. Snowshoes not needed yet, just microspikes |
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| Name: |
Soren |
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| Date Submitted: |
2017-12-02 |
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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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