| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Abraham, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Rapid Stream Road, Fire Warden's Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, December 28, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
We were able to drive down Rapid Stream Rd to just before where the bridge is out. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow - Drifts |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All water crossings were easily traversed either by the snowmobile bridge or frozen over. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A few blowdowns on trail; a handful were removed with a silky saw. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
None |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Lost and Found: |
None |
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 | Comments: |
We had pleasant temps and decent snow conditions. We brought crampons but didn't use them. We used micro spikes for the beginning, two of four switched to shoes fairly early, the other two switched at the shelter/outhouse. All 4 in snowshoes to the summit and back down to the shelter. The trail was fine and easy to follow until just after we went above treeline. Shortly after, the cairns were tough to discern and the trail through the subsequent spruce section was difficult to find. We did eventually discover it with a frozen spruce blowdown blocking the path and sawed through it to be able to pass. After that we were on and off the trail at times and the last quarter mile was more of a free for all. Followed our tracks back down. We saw no one else all day but it was a great day to grab Abraham in the winter with spring like temps. The ability to park most of the way up Rapid Stream Rd was a bonus; saved us about 5 miles. We had an all wheel drive vehicle. Just take it slow in the bumpy sections. |
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 | Name: |
Booka |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-12-28 |
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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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