| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Saddleback Mountain, Saddleback Mountain - The Horn, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Hudson Highway ski trail, Tri-Color ski trail, spur trail, Appalachian Trail, Gray Ghost ski trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, November 16, 2012 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked near the lodge, plenty of parking. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Snow/Ice - Small Patches, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None via this route. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One cut tree down on lower Hudson Highway, and another blowdown near the top of the short double chair on the connector to Gray Ghost on the descent. AT connector easy to follow, faded yellow blazes. AT was icy coming off Saddleback, sporadic ice in the col, and icy at the beginning of the ascent to the Horn. |
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 | Comments: |
Beautiful day to knock these two peaks out. No snowmaking operations at Saddleback, but with them planning on opening December 15th, they're sure to get into the swing of it soon. Cool temps in the morning, a brisk wind on the ridge, and good company made for an awesome day. Ice was all around today, some on the ski trails, some on the rocks, making for tricky travel. Only used microspikes for a short time. Thanks Xar! |
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 | Name: |
Bill Robichaud |
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 | E-Mail: |
bill.robichaud@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2012-11-16 |
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 | Link: |
 https://onapathwithheart.blogspot.com/2012/11/saddleback-and-horn-111612.html |
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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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