Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Katahdin - Baxter Peak, Mt. Katahdin - Hamlin Peak, ME |
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| Trails: |
Snowmobile trail, Tote Road, Abol Slide, Appalachian Trail, Saddle Trail, Northwest Basin Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Friday, February 23, 2018 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Hard surface going in. Skied to Abol. We both had brought crampons, Abol was 75% bare we bare booted up tablelands had ice in walkways for 75% of terrain. Saw one lady one the way up a few people heading in and out to Abol. Skied shoulders on the way out. Great day low winds and great company |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Skis, Traction |
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| Comments: |
Snow mobile access to abol pond, tote road, abol slide, at, saddle trail, nw basin trail, HamlinSpur, Bypass to Thoreau Springs |
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| Name: |
little brown mushroom and waynald |
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| E-Mail: |
camosteve955@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-02-24 |
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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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