| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
The Owl, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Hunt Trail, The Owl Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, September 13, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Dropped & picked up at Katahdin Stream Campground. Lot fills quickly |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
1 rock hop...easy |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
1 step over/duck under on Owl Tr |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Not allowed in BSP |
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 | Bugs: |
Black flies biting in lot. Some type of flying ant on summit, not biting but we couldn't stay long as we were being swarmed
Ground bee nest about 1/4 mile in on The Owl Tr, couple of people stung today |
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 | Lost and Found: |
nope |
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 | Comments: |
Perfect weather & trail conditions today. Fast & easy to the split, 1st real climb starts here for a real short time. Moderate climbing with some nice level parts to
catch your breath. Couple of viewpoints before the ledges. The last 1/2 mile was a tough climb. We took a break & soaked up the views on the ledges. After the initial
steep climb the grade lessened & the last bit to top was quick. Great views but the bugs were brutal. We went back to the top of the ledges for lunch. Stunning views,
weather was perfect. Really steep down with 1 spot that had some water on the rocks. Only 10 others did this hike today. Saw several AT finishers on trail with several
at the day use area. This hike doesn't see the crowds & is a definite hidden gem in Baxter! |
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 | Name: |
buzza77 |
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 | E-Mail: |
buzza77@msn.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-09-16 |
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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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