| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Bigelow Mountain -- Avery Peak, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Appalachian Trail, Stratton Brook Pond Road, Fire Wardens Trail, Bigelow Range Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, February 22, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty at AT lot on rt 27 |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
One open spring, easy to rock hop. All others solid |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Many down trees approaching Avery col and to summits |
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 | Comments: |
Someone turned around about a mile up the firewardens trail, I broke out past there to both summits. At about 3600 ft the blowdowns start, I was able to follow the direction of the trail to the AT juntion. Avery peak was pretty straightforward, not too many trees down. Bigelow peak was basically a bushwack, but I put in a pretty straight trail without too many issues. Stunning day on the summits. A little windy, but very manageable. If my tracks stay in, it is a decent path to follow.
I met one fellow on my way down who had gone up the AT from Stratton brook rd but ran into big downed trees and turned around. |
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 | Name: |
C Grass |
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 | E-Mail: |
Vastgrass@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-02-22 |
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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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