Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
| Peaks |
Spaulding Mountain, Sugarloaf Mountain, ME |
|
| Trails: |
Appalachian Trail, Spaulding Side Trail, Sugarloaf Side Trail |
|
| Date of Hike: |
Saturday, October 24, 2020 |
|
| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
plenty of parking at the end of Caribou Pond Road. |
|
| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant, Leaves - Significant/Slippery |
|
| Recommended Equipment: |
|
|
| Water Crossing Notes: |
1 water crossing with a plank bridge, so easy to get across |
|
| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
few blowdowns, but easy to get around or over |
|
| Dog-Related Notes: |
|
|
| Bugs: |
|
|
| Lost and Found: |
|
|
|
|
|
| Comments: |
Parked at the end of the road (Caribou Valley /Caribou Pond Road--I have seen it called both) and then walked about 10 min to the beginning of the AT on the left. Water crossing near the beginning. Pretty steep and short rock scramble up the first part of the trail. It was wet and some short showers this morning, and then cleared up later. At AT intersection, went right to Spaulding--easy hike for 2 miles and then 150 yds that were steep to the peak. Backtracked to intersection and then up Sugarloaf. The peak was super windy and in a cloud...unfortunately missed what is apparently some wonderful views on Sugarloaf. Great day! |
|
| Name: |
DZP |
|
| E-Mail: |
|
|
| Date Submitted: |
2020-10-24 |
|
| Link: |
https:// |
|
|
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. |
|