| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Cranberry Peak, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Bigelow Range Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, August 13, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Trailhead parking lot could accommodate at least 10 cars, with areas nearby for additional parking. There is also a privy near the trailhead that was exceptionally clean. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Two very small streams at start of hike that would never be a water crossing issue |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Several blowdowns, but all were easily climbed over or ducked under |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Not a problem for most strong dogs |
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 | Bugs: |
Minor or non-existent most of the time |
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 | Comments: |
This was my first trip back here in 8 years. The only thing that changed was a sign near the trail that said "The Cave". A short path takes you there. It was nice, but I have seen some better ones, like near Piazza Rock on the AT below Saddleback. This hike gets rough after the first mile or so. The 360 degree views at the summit and those just east of it are spectacular. There were some decent blueberries a bit east of the summit, which is a rare treat this year, as it is a poor year for them. I continued down the summit and went to Cranberry Pond, which is very nice. That stretch of trail has lots of ups and downs. Saw about a dozen people on the trail. |
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 | Name: |
Marty |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-08-14 |
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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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