| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Katahdin (Hamlin Peak), Mt. Katahdin (Baxter Peak), Mt. Katahdin (Chimney Peak), Mt. Katahdin (Pamola Peak), ME |
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 | Trails: |
Chimney Pond Trail, North Basin Cut-off, North Basin Trail, Hamlin Ridge Trail, Saddle Trail, Knife Edge, Helon Taylor Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, August 1, 2013 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of parking at Roaring Brook in the AM, filling up quickly. Nearly empty upon our return. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None by this route. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
All trails in great shape. Helon Taylor not especially well marked in its middle section, at least for descent. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
Not a problem all day, due to cool temperatures, and the winds. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
A small urn atop a rock on Saddle Trail. Best to leave the dead where they lie. |
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 | Comments: |
A fantastic day to climb Katahdin with Heather. Temperatures were in the 50's all day, with gusty south winds, making for comfortable hiking. Checked out Blueberry Knoll before starting up to the peaks, a very worthwhile side trip. Hamlin Ridge was gorgeous, with huge views into the North Basin. I see they've officially reopened the North Peaks Trail, so long loops are now possible! Saw no one from the time we left Chimney Pond Trail, until Caribou Spring below Hamlin, nice to have some solitude on Katahdin. Plenty of groups descending Baxter as we climbed, and the summit was its usual busy self, with Boy Scout/Girl Scout groups, along with many others. Heather waffled for a while on the summit, but then decided to give Knife Edge a try. We took it slow and steady, and she did a fantastic job! Coming down off Chimney did her in, and she bypassed Pamola while I scrambled to the top. Helon Taylor for the descent was torturous on the legs, but the views continued to be stunning. Back to Roaring Brook by headlamp. An unforgettable trip to Baxter, and one more off the NE67 list, Hamlin was #58. In the single digits!
Blog post soon! |
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 | Name: |
Bill Robichaud |
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 | E-Mail: |
bill.robichaud@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2013-08-02 |
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 | Link: |
 https://onapathwithheart.blogspot.com/ |
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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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