Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Abraham, ME |
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| Trails: |
Mt. Abraham Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, August 4, 2021 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Main parking lot had lots of available spaces. Rapid Stream Road was in tough shape, but passable for most vehicles with a lot of care. I did not try to take the road going to the right of the trailhead. Did it three years ago and it was in very, very bad shape and there was no sign it had improved. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
All crossings easily rock-hopped. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
The talus and boulders above treeline might be tough on the pads for some dogs. |
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| Bugs: |
Minimal. There were a handful of black flies in our Chardonnay in the lower sections during our descent. |
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| Comments: |
It was great to hike Abraham again, after having to abort last time, because I had two right hiking shoes and no left shoe! Typical of me. Trail was generally dry and hike went smoothly, although it was tough on the knees descending the boulders and talus above treeline. It was quite humid below 2,500 feet. Views were limited due to extreme haze yesterday. Not sure if it was general haze and humidity, or smoke from the wildfires out west, or both. Only saw a few people on the trails today. Great hiking with Brent, as always. |
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| Name: |
Marty |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-08-05 |
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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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