| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Saddleback Mountain, Saddleback Mountain - The Horn, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Ski trails, spur trail, Appalachian Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, May 21, 2016 |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
There was melting snow run-off in several places along the trail, most of which looked as if it would be drinkable after filtering and treating. This includes the AT between Saddleback and Saddleback Horn. |
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 | Bugs: |
Black flies, ugh! We had sprayed our clothes with permethrin before the hike, and used DEET while out there. The black flies swarmed around us, but we got surprisingly few bites. |
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 | Comments: |
We were prepared for fairly cold temperatures at the top, especially since it was supposed to be a windy, and maybe cloudy. But actually it was a glorious day! The sun stayed out, and we were mostly hot and peeling off layers, rather than cold and putting them on. |
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 | Name: |
Tracy Jalbuena |
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 | E-Mail: |
tracyjalbuena@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-05-22 |
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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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