Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Katahdin (Baxter Peak), ME |
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| Trails: |
Chimney Pond Trail, Saddle Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Monday, August 5, 2013 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Roaring Brook started filling up early, about 2/3rds full
at 2PM |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Standing/Running Water on Trail |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
Many bridges on Chimney Pond Trail |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails in fine shape. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
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| Bugs: |
None |
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| Lost and Found: |
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| Comments: |
When I left Millinocket, skies were clear, temp at 60. Driving over, I
could see a big, dark cloud covering the mountain. Drizzle greeted me at
the parking area but I started up Chimney Pond hoping for the best. My
original plan was to go up Hamlin Ridge, go across to Baxter & come down
Saddle. With the rain, I decided to go straight up Saddle. The ranger at
Chimney Pond was advising everyone to avoid Knives Edge & Cathedral. I
got up Saddle no problem, but the ridge was cold with windblown mist. The
path to Baxter was easy but the weather was starting to wear me down. When
I got back to the Saddle right turn, I decided to give up on Hamlin for
the day. It wasn't going to be much fun to be exposed for at least 2 more
miles. Number 67 will have to wait. As I left the park at 2:30 I looked
back & the mountain was still in the clouds. |
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| Name: |
titus |
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| E-Mail: |
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| Date Submitted: |
2013-08-06 |
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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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