| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Saddleback Mountain, Saddleback Mountain - The Horn, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Ski trails, Saddleback Spur, Appalachian Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, May 13, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at Saddleback ski lodge w out issue. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Significant, Snow - Spring Snow, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Significant runoff on ski trails/maintenance road from thawing snow, and a few small sections of AT submerged in melting snow—expect wet feet! |
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 | Comments: |
Still lots of snow on the upper ski trails, tons of melting snow, runoff, and mud. The summits and exposed sections of trail are snow-free but patches of snow remain beneath tree line. I post-holed up to my thigh at one point (not fun) and the melting snow is additionally making things slick and bog-like in places. My hiking boots and socks were soaked by the time I finished. I wore my microspikes on the upper ski trails, took them off at the top and didn’t wear them till I descended the ski trails again. I’d recommend bringing them just in case. Awesome hike, but a bit of a slog w the high temps. Don’t forget sunscreen! |
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 | Name: |
Christy |
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 | E-Mail: |
christy@thedailydish.us |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-05-18 |
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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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