Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
| Peaks |
Pleasant Mountain, ME |
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| Trails: |
Southwest Ridge Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, March 31, 2021 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Roads and lot were not too muddy today. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable) |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
Several small crossings either step-over or easily avoided |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Several new blowdowns |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw two who seemed to be enjoying their day. |
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| Bugs: |
None |
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| Comments: |
Trail up to Tipi is clear of snow and ice. A bit muddy in places but overall in good condition. I used spikes from the Tipi down to the end of the switchbacks in the Col and was glad I did. The rest of the trail to the summit was clear and no traction needed. I think most others used no traction and they got by OK. Another few days of melting and they won't be needed at all. |
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| Name: |
Don |
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| E-Mail: |
donalstaples@outlook.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-03-31 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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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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