| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Saddleback Mountain, Saddleback Mountain - The Horn, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Ski trails, Saddleback Spur Trail, Appalachian Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, November 15, 2016 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
No problems.
Not sure of the status of the possibly sale of the ski-resort but there was no evidence of any make-ready activities for the winter. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Blue |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Good conditions. Water sources are mixed with ice and not easy to access.
Some icy spots along the AT could be a bit tricky as they are not easy to bypass for dogs. |
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 | Comments: |
A few ice/snow patches on the ski-trails - but easy to bypass.
Some icy spots on the AT - mostly on the Northern side of Saddleback Mtn. Can be navigated without traction with a bit of caution. I barebooted comfortably all the way. |
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 | Name: |
LongMark |
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 | E-Mail: |
perfrost@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-11-16 |
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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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