| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Tumbledown Mountain, Little Jackson Mountain , ME |
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 | Trails: |
Little Jackson Trail, Parker Ridge Trail, Little Jackson Connector Trail, Tumbledown Mountain Trail, herd paths |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, November 15, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Morgan Road is in good shape. I was the only car in the lot all day |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Blue, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All hoppable without too much trouble, the crossing near the start of the Parker Ridge Trail had some ice on the rocks |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Official trails are clear and easy to follow, herd paths are also in pretty good shape, although the snow makes them trickier to follow above treeline |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
A number of rare occurrences aligned today to make for the perfect day on Tumbledown & Little Jackson! First, I had the opportunity to hike them in winter conditions without a long walk in, second, I had both mountains entirely to myself, third, there was almost no wind, even above treeline, & fourth, there was unlimited visibility in every direction. It really was an amazing day of winter hiking on the two peaks, and I even visited Little Jackson's North Peak again. If you're heading out at this point in the season, be sure to bring your spikes and winter gear, especially after tomorrow. |
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 | Name: |
Sam Shirley |
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 | E-Mail: |
newenglandskier13@aol.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-11-15 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.facebook.com/groups/MaineHiking/permalink/2724787304330313/ |
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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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