| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Saddleback Mountain, Saddleback Mountain - The Horn, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Gray Ghost ski trail, Tri Color ski trail, Appalachian Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, June 19, 2011 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at Base Lodge - plenty of parking |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Standing/Running Water on Trail |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None on this route |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One small blowdown between Saddleback and the Horn can be tackled with a small hand saw - unfortunately forgot mine today. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
There are a few ledges on the AT between Saddlback and the Horn where the canines may need assistance getting up/down. Some water on the AT at least today. |
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 | Bugs: |
Not a one but high winds precluded them |
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 | Comments: |
Trails were largely dry today - a few spots of mud/standing water on the AT between Saddleback and the Horn but can get across/through easily. Breezy winds at the base station became quite strong winds above treeline and the temps up top were actually a bit chilly. Layers definitely helped today. Started out under clouds but got some sun as I was heading back from the Horn to Saddleback - AT between the peaks is a great length of above treeline hiking!
Ski trails are easy to follow and get up/down - the ski area does offer a hiking trail map on its website to identify the appropriate trails to hike. |
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 | Name: |
Brian from Maine |
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 | E-Mail: |
brobert1@maine.rr.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2011-06-19 |
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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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