| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Abraham, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Rapid Stream Road, Mt. Abraham Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, May 16, 2013 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking is just before the 1st bridge outtage. This adds about 1/2 mile walk before you reach the trailhead. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable), Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Snow - Spring Snow |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
the 2 bridges prior to the trailhead are out. You have to cross 2 large streams. The 1st one was rock hoppable, the 2nd we took our boots off and waded across (about knee depth). |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
lots of blowdowns, but all easily passable. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
black flies were having a field day! Thank god for bug hats! Once we were getting close to treeline, there were no bugs. |
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 | Comments: |
Great summit on Abraham!! Wonderful hike with wonderful friends. Finished my #67 of the NE 4000 footers on my 50th birthday! Surprised at the summit when my husband pulled a bottle of champagne from his pack and also a cake! |
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 | Name: |
TOAD |
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 | E-Mail: |
janetthurston@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2013-05-17 |
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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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