| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Saddleback Wind, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Access road, Saddleback Wind Trail, Saddleback Wind East Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, November 18, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of parking at the wind farm maintenance facility. Be sure to park where the signals direct hikers to. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow - Drifts |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trail is in great shape! |
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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: |
It was another day of perfect weather for winter hiking on one of my favorite peaks today! There was very little wind, and I was actually able to eat my lunch at the summit without freezing. The trail was clear and well maintained, as usual. I put spikes on where the trail broke out onto the open ledge, not far from the summit. They were definitely a necessity on the steep icy rock, and the hike would have been pretty much impossible without them. I continued to the East Ridge viewpoint from the summit, and the spikes were needed the whole way. There's nothing quite as beautiful as winter scenery in the mountains!
It's worth noting that this hike often isn't possible in winter due to ice on turbine blades. Be sure to call the number at the trailhead to make sure hiking is allowed on the day you want to go. |
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 | Name: |
Sam Shirley |
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 | E-Mail: |
newenglandskier13@aol.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-11-18 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.facebook.com/groups/MaineHiking/permalink/2727565190719191/?mibextid=Nif5oz |
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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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