| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Cadillac Mountain, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Park Loop Road, Kebo Mountain Trail, Cadillac North Ridge Trail, Mountain Loop Road |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, March 20, 2015 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Park Loop Road closed in winter. Limited plowed room at Route 233 entrance. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow - Drifts, Snow - Spring Snow |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
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 | Comments: |
Park Loop Road was packed out by snowmobiles. Brief section of Kebo Mountain Trail connecting to Cadillac North Ridge Trail was broken out. Lower Cadillac North Ridge Trail had deviating snowshoe and ski tracks and was hard to follow. Probably 2 feet of snowpack. Above first switchback, I popped onto the auto road to save time/have less navigational issues in the dark. Well packed out by snowmobiles, skis, and fat bikes.
Cold but nice sunrise from the summit. Lots of ice above treeline.
Descended the top of North Ridge, but again found navigation tricky. Also a bit icy above tree line in places. Opted to hop back onto auto road at upper switchback, then retraced steps. |
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 | Name: |
rocket21 |
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 | E-Mail: |
rocket21@franklinwebpublishing.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2015-03-20 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.franklinsites.com/hikephotos |
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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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