| 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: |
Saturday, June 11, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at Saddleback Mt ski area, no issues. I had printed out a suggested route up the ski trails, but a nice young woman in the base lodge suggested a different route, via a gravel road on the left side of the mountain and then "The Pass" across to the Grey Ghost and Tri-Color trails. I took her suggestion, and I think the gravel road worked out well. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No difficult water crossings |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trains are in good shape. There is one long very wet and muddy section between Saddleback Mt and The Horn. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw a few dogs heading up the ski trails. |
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 | Bugs: |
The bugs didn't bother me too much on this hike. Maybe it was too windy for them. |
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 | Comments: |
Second hike of the day. After hiking down from Spaulding Shelter, I drove over to Saddleback and hiked up via the ski trails. I didn't start up until about 1:00, so I didn't have time to use the AT route. The Saddleback ridge is outstanding and the views were great, and using the ski trails is a pleasant way to hike to it. I was surprised at how difficult the route between Saddleback and The Horn is. |
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 | Name: |
BC |
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 | E-Mail: |
jbcunningham04@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-06-13 |
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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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