| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
East Kennebago Mountain, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Kennebago Road, Bambi Lane, bushwhack, Snowmobile Rangeley-Eustis Connector trail, bushwhack, snowmobile path, bushwhack |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, February 19, 2018 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Park at the turn of Kennebago Road, before its junction with Bambi Lane. Room for two cars at the time. Bambi Lane is essentially a private way, but saw no No Trespassing signs. At the top of Bambi Lane, best to whack into the woods between the house at the end and its neighbor on your left (i.e. respect landowners and their property) - access like this is a privilege, not a right. :) |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No issues |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Small tree down across upper snowmobile path, easy to walk around |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
N/A |
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 | Bugs: |
N/A |
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 | Lost and Found: |
none |
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 | Comments: |
A fine mountain on a very fine day. Barebooted to the top of Bambi Lane from Kennebago Road in Franklin, then broke trail in 1-2 feet of snow all the way up (except for the snowmobile road + short track up higher). Thank Goodness for a strong team of four of us: Tim, Chris, Doug, and myself.
This hike brought our three-day Eustis excursion to an end, successful in hiking our planned five of six New England 100 Highest peaks in the area. The body is worn and tired, but the spirit is grateful and happy. I'll be back next year to get the sixth (Snow Mountain - Chain of Ponds) and nearby Elephant Mountain.
Thanks to Pam and Tim for coordinating and leading a great excursion this weekend! |
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 | Name: |
Erik Bertrand |
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 | E-Mail: |
erik@bertpc.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-02-19 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.gaiagps.com/datasummary/track/a972b268-b70c-4107-be10-62ecff4db2b8 |
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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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