| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Saddleback Mountain, Saddleback Mountain - The Horn, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Ski trails, Saddleback Side Trail, Appalachian Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, May 5, 2018 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of parking at the ski area. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable), Snow - Spring Snow, Snow/Ice - Postholes, Slush |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
A few melt-caused streams were easily crossed by rock hopping. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
There didn't seem to be any blowdowns, and the trail markings were very good. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
I didn't see any dogs. |
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 | Bugs: |
None yet, thankfully. |
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 | Comments: |
The snow was melted in most places, but in shaded areas there was a lot of wet snow. Sometimes the monorail held, and sometimes I ended up postholing. I don't recommend snowshoes or traction because you would end up having to take them off and put them back on constantly. There were a number of puddles and between them and the snow my shoes were quickly soaked through. The warming hut up on Saddleback was open and provided a nice spot for a quick respite. |
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 | Name: |
Hawk |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-05-05 |
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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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