| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Sugarloaf Mountain, Spaulding Mountain, Mt. Abraham, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Appalachian Trail, Sugarloaf Side Trail, Spaulding Side Trail, Abraham Side Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, June 24, 2019 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
One car at end of Caribou Pond Road at 6AM and 4 in all at 5PM. Road is in good shape but a little rough. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
"walk the plank" on the South Branch of the Carrabassett River, a few other small brooks were easy rock hops. Some of the mud pits were difficult to cross without getting wet and muddy boots. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Blowdowns were cleared recently as evidenced by the sawdust but there must have been some wind since that brought down some more trees. Some sections need branches trimmed. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
None |
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 | Bugs: |
Some black flies in the Spaulding Mt. area. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Nothing. |
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 | Comments: |
Another very nice day with temps from 45 to 75 and clear sunny sky with a light breeze at times. Saw 10 hikers and 1 moose. |
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 | Name: |
Rick S. |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-06-24 |
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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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