| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Katahdin - Baxter Peak, Mt. Katahdin - Hamlin Peak, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Abol Trail, Hunt Trail, Saddle Trail, Northwest Basin Trail, Hamlin Ridge Trail, Baxter Peak Cutoff |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, August 3, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Dropped off at Abol day use. lot was nearly full at 730.Carspot at Katahdin Stream Campground. lot was completely full this afternoon |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
minor flows |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
trails overall in super shape. there are several spots of heavy trail creep once back into the trees on the Hunt Trail |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
virtually none |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
A beautiful day above treeline. A fun first-time ascent via Abol and descending via Hunt Trail. it was nice seeing a group finishing their thru hike and crossing paths with a fellow Wanderer on Hamlin as well as two others working on their grid. |
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 | Name: |
scottb |
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 | E-Mail: |
mainebeefman@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-08-03 |
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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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