| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Saddleback Mountain, Saddleback Mountain - The Horn, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Uphill Ski Trail, Appalachian Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, January 14, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty in ski area lots |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Drifts |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
N/A |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
None |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
It helped to be a little 'dogged' in these conditions.... |
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 | Bugs: |
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 | Lost and Found: |
None. |
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 | Comments: |
Uphill Ski Trail from Saddleback Ski Resort Lodge, AT (out/back)
I bare-booted most of the way up before putting on Hillsound trail crampons for the last 1/2 mile. Estimated 10-20 mph winds on exposed ridge and pretty cloudy/fog-like. It was hard to find the trail at first but persistence won out and pretty soon I was on Saddleback peak. I progressed onward to tab Saddleback Horn. Along the way there were occasional drifts but the biggest challenge was the NW wind and windchill. Although I carried them, I never ended up putting on snowshoes. I think my overall pace would have been hindered for the infrequent sections when they would have been helpful. I was happy to have a few views open up upon returning to Saddleback summit and the winds subsided after dropping down about 500-600 ft of elevation.
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 | Name: |
robiegould |
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 | E-Mail: |
robiegould@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-01-14 |
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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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