Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Baldpate Mountain (West Peak), Baldpate Mountain (East Peak), ME |
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| Trails: |
Appalachian Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Friday, October 28, 2011 |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
Barely any water in the couple of stream crossings. No problems |
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| Comments: |
Trail had frozen hard ice between the West and East Peak. I used microspikes and they provided more than enough traction. A few slippery/icy spots on the ledges leading up to the East Peak. Very cold and windy. |
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| Name: |
Evan Dority |
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| E-Mail: |
evand313 at hotmail dot com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2011-11-05 |
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| Link: |
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.2548427947519.2144075.1158434156&type=1&l=982ae92e78 |
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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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