| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Bigelow Mountain - Avery Peak, Bigelow Mountain - West Peak, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Firewarden's Trail, Bigelow Range Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, January 23, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at the end of the loop road. Remember not to block the snowmobile trail if you park here. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Frozen and passable |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A couple duck unders, and a step over. Nothing too big other than a big blowdown that is blocking the rerouted section near the wet area, but that is not a problem for winter travel. We took the old route. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
I was bugged by someone bare booting the trail in less than ideal conditions, but not flying type |
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 | Comments: |
Parked at the winter area at the turn of Pond Loop road and walked the 1.5 to the summer trailhead in just boots as this section is packed snowmobile trail. We then changed to snowshoes for the rest of the hike. Pleasantly surprised that the trail had been tracked out, but dug up by a bare booter enough that is was definitely noticeable underfoot :( That stopped after about a mile, then the broken trail stopped about another .5 from there, where those folks turned around. We then proceeded to break out the rest of the trail to the col, and both summits. After the three of us traveled through it is in pretty good shape, but still loose snow on the steep sections. Could use a quick thaw and refreeze to make a more solid base. A few steps still showing through in places, so butt sliding may be a bit risky right now. ;) Had a beautiful and chilly day up there and enjoyed it very much. |
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 | Name: |
Jim Jorgensen |
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 | E-Mail: |
shopmd@hotmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-01-24 |
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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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