Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Spaulding Mountain, ME |
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| Trails: |
Caribou Valley Road, Appalachian Trail, Spaulding Side Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Thursday, June 24, 2021 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at gate on Caribou Valley Road. Easily accessible for all vehicles |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
Carrabassett River had a plank bridge |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trail is in good shape. Looks like some major improvements planned this summer in the section between Caribou Valley Road and Sugarloaf Side Trail. |
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| Bugs: |
Very few |
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| Comments: |
I didn't have to work until afternoon today, so I decided to climb my first new 4,000 footer since Hamlin in 2018. Spaulding is about a 10 mile round-trip from the gate on Caribou Valley Road. After crossing the river, the trail climbs steeply to the rim of a spectacular cirque on Sugarloaf. After passing the side trail to Sugarloaf, the trail follows the ridge between Sugarloaf and Spaulding. This section was pretty easy going and was the last section of the AT completed in 1937. After one final steep climb up the summit cone, Spaulding's summit is reached on a short spur trail. There are views to the north just past the summit and a variety of other viewpoints which made this a beautiful hike! |
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| Name: |
Sam Shirley |
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| E-Mail: |
newenglandskier13@aol.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-06-24 |
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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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