| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Bigelow Mountain - Avery Peak (attempt), ME |
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 | Trails: |
Fire Wardens Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, November 3, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Stratton Brook Pond Rd was covered with 2-3 inches of snow powdah (powder). The all wheel drive (AWD) truck did fine. Most vehicles with good traction should have no issue. There were no obstacles on the road. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
None |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Good trail for dogs. |
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 | Comments: |
Alas how I forget that the ‘Bigs (Bigelows) make their own weather. Weather forecasts don’t apply here. But this was the last hike in Maine for my good buddy who is moving west so out we went...
This is a well blue blazed trail, at least to Moose Falls Campsite where we turned around. Snow depths began at trace amounts up to 1000 feet then began increasing to a depth of 6 inches right at 3000 feet. This snow was loose powder, very pleasant for walking in the woods. As my buddy put it, “snowshoes would be overkill.†But spikes may be helpful higher up...
Such a sad day, though a nice walk in the Maine woods. Best of luck my friend and happy trails wherever your adventure takes you. |
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 | Name: |
Remington34 |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-11-03 |
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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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