| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Saddleback Mountain, Saddleback Mountain - The Horn, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Ski trails, Saddleback Spur, Appalachian Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, June 21, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Trail starts at the ski lodge, so tons of parking. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Significant |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
None |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Excellent hike for a dog. We saw a couple on the mountain today. |
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 | Bugs: |
Yep. When the wind died down, the black flies are still out. |
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 | Comments: |
You've got to hit the weather right with this mountain. The hike to the Horn is 7.0 miles, and 99% of it is exposed. The hike goes up the ski slope until you reach the terminal at top, then goes up on a more natural rock trail to a false summit, and then Saddleback itself (approximately 1700 ft of elevation gain to get here). You will add another 1100 going to the horn. You drop sharply into a valley for 500 or so feet, and then climb again to the Horn. The views along the way are stunning on a good day. 360 degrees most of the time once you've hit the top. Wind seems to be an issue here too, so pay attention to the mountain forecast and dress appropriately. Today it was strong in the am which helped with the sun and keeping away the bugs. It died down in the afternoon, and the black flies came to visit. |
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 | Name: |
Hike & Bike Girl |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-06-23 |
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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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