| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Katahdin - Baxter Peak, Mt. Katahdin - Hamlin Peak, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Hunt Trail, Saddle Trail, Northwest Basin Trail, Hamlin Ridge Trail, Baxter Peak Cutoff |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, September 12, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
This time of year, try to get a day use parking reservation (DUPR) if you don't want to have to worry about finding parking at the Katahdin trailheads. I took a gamble and drove up to the Togue Pond gate super early without a DUPR and managed to get in, but only because of a communication error between Katahdin Stream Campground/Day Use Area and the Togue Pond gatehouse. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Only real crossing (over Katahdin Stream) had a footbridge over it. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Aside from some signs of light travel on Baxter Peak Cutoff, no issues. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
No dogs or pets of any kind allowed in Baxter State Park. |
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 | Bugs: |
Almost non-existent. |
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 | Comments: |
Aside from a colder-than-average temp at the start, the weather and trail conditions were amazing for taking a spin up Katahdin. Also went over to Hamlin Peak, which I had only been to once, to get the views I missed last time (was socked-in at the top). Plenty of hikers out and about enjoying the alpine zone on Maine's finest, and I had some good conversations with several of them as well. |
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 | Name: |
Spencer |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-09-13 |
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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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