Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Bigelow Mountain - Avery Peak, Bigelow Mountain - West Peak, Bigelow Mountain - South Horn, Bigelow Mountain - North Horn, ME |
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| Trails: |
Fire Warden's Trail, Appalachian Trail, Horns Pond Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Saturday, November 2, 2019 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
One pickup at 7AM when I arrived and none at 4PM. Parking available for over 20 vehicles at the end of the Stratton Pond Road which is about 2 miles in from Route 16. It is also narrow and rough in places. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Leaves - Significant/Slippery |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
One wooden bridge over Stratton Brook, several with bog bridge, others were simple rock hops across. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
About 5 blowdowns on the Fire Warden's trail, several on the A.T. and about 6 on the Horns Pond Trail, all were step over, duck under or walk around. A group of 8 Maine A.T. Club volunteers went on the Horns Pond Trail on 10/26/19 and cleared about a hundred blowdowns across the trail from the wind/rain storm of the previous week. (see MATC facebook page for more info and pictures. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
None |
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| Bugs: |
None |
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| Lost and Found: |
Nothing |
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| Comments: |
A great day after the second recent wind/rain event. Temps from 30 to 45 and clear blue sky and a light breeze at times on the ridge. Saw 3 hikers. The trail was wet in places and also had some ice above 3500 feet. The leaves are all on the ground so that opens up views on the trail of the surrounding peaks. Also great views from the peaks and ridge. |
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| Name: |
Rick S. |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-11-02 |
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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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