| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Katahdin - Baxter Peak, Mt. Katahdin - Hamlin Peak, Blueberry Knoll, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Chimney Pond Trail, Saddle Trail, Northwest Basin Trail, Hamlin Ridge Trail, North Basin Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, January 6, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Slept at the bunkhouse |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No issues |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Everything was encases with ice high up and was frustrating |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Can’t |
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 | Bugs: |
No |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Lost a glove and found a headband which was then found and given back lol |
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 | Comments: |
Well what a freaking day to hit the peaks! It was 4 degrees when we started all staggered out. Dolores went out before us and she got some nice colors on the way and had to be the first to break through some of the rough areas. I had spikes on but I would have preferred crampons for the ice and the loose snow for sure. The slide section towards the top was a little sketchy going e side hill but we all had no issues and no slides on it. Once we got up on the flat land it was all rimmed over and filled in. It was like walking on the moon heading over to Baxter peak. We got so lucky as the wind was only calling for 5-10 mph and it may have been just that or less. We made it to the summit sign in the blue skies and sun!! What a day! We then headed over to Hamlin with 2 taking off down Saddle. it was a little more spots heading over to Hamlin for sure. We hit the peak and then went down the ridge which we knew would be challenging. It was as the snow got less the holes were not filled in and the rocks started to become exposed. We made it down tediously and since it was only noontime 4 of use headed over to blueberry knoll again to take in what we just did again. We had lunch in the chilly air but no wind area. What a way to end the day and still have plenty time left. We all enjoyed the bunkhouse and some of Greg’s stories from working in the park for so long. |
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 | Name: |
Danielle |
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 | E-Mail: |
Navychik72@yahoo.co, |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-01-10 |
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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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