| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Saddleback Mountain, Saddleback Mountain - The Horn, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Uphill Access Trail, Saddleback Side Trail, Appalachian Trail, ski trails |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, March 16, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow - Drifts, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction, Skis |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Noticed on the Uphill Trail, there was one sign below the top of the high speed quad that said, "If you're not here by 3:30, go down now." Then later on above that there was another that said, "If you're not here by 3:15...". Seems like they got them reversed. |
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 | Comments: |
Fun day skiing both peaks! Even got a few turns in from the Horn (and lots at the resort!). Uphill ski trail had some post holes, despite many signs saying skis/snowshoes req'd. Ridge line was pretty icy. Didn't need snowshoes, but definitely broke thru a few times when you get off the packed path. Only saw 2 other folks on the ridge, one of which slack-packed to the Horn and back. Yikes! Seems pretty risky for solo winter adventures when temps are in the teens with windchill below 0. I never leave my pack, especially in winter. |
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 | Name: |
Alan Hammersmith |
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 | E-Mail: |
arhammersmith@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-03-16 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.strava.com/activities/4957762832 |
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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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