| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Snow Mountain (Chain of Ponds), ME |
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 | Trails: |
ATV trails, herd path |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, September 9, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
From Rt 27 past Eustis, turn left onto North rd. Here you will take the dirt road past a gate (don't think it's an active gate)and the road eventually changes to Snow Mountain rd. When we drove up here there was bridge construction taking place and we had to park here. The crew working were extremely friendly and helpful with making a spot for our car. Parking here added about 4 miles overall to the hike. We walked from here and followed the dirt road all the way up to where the road ends. As you walk this road from the bridge (or if you're lucky the construction is complete and you can drive) stay to the right as the road forks a couple times. You'll get to where there's a clearing on the right and the road hooks sharply to the left. On the left before the turn, you'll see signs for ATV trails and cairns. Stay on the road. As the road climbs, you'll see more cairns and trails on the right. Stay on the road as this is the most direct route. Once you are at the end of the road at the top of a decent climb, you'll see a large parking area and on the left, a cairn and an ATV trail. Take this left and follow the trail. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Bridges over water crossing all intact & passable |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
No pups |
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 | Bugs: |
No bugs |
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 | Comments: |
ATV trails to herd path off Snow Mountain rd in the Penobscot Indian Territory
Once you are at the end of the road at the top of a decent climb, you'll see a large parking area and on the left, a cairn and an ATV trail. Take this left and follow the trail. There's an entire network of trails/paths in here. Pass over two bridges and shortly after the 2nd bridge there's a path to the right with yellow markings and a cairn. This well defined herd path leads to the summit. You should also follow a map or tracks to get you to the herd path. |
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 | Name: |
Michelle |
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 | E-Mail: |
jcmg2012@comcast.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-09-14 |
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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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