| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Sugarloaf Mountain, Spaulding Mountain, Mt. Abraham, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Appalachian Trail, Sugarloaf Side Trail, Spaulding Side Trail, Mt. Abraham Side Trail, bushwhack, Caribou Pond Road |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, August 15, 2025 |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Easy rock hopping at the start crossing the S. Branch Carrabassett River |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Minor blowdowns on the AT between Sugarloaf and Spaulding |
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 | Comments: |
16.5 mile loop starting Southbound on the AT. Steep at times heading up to the Sugarloaf turn, but excellent conditions overall. Some blowdown on the way to Spaulding. Out and back from the AT to Abraham. Some maps have a trail leading down from the AT ridge near the Spaulding leanto back down to Caribou Pond Rd. Be aware that this trail is extremely grown in and should be treated as a true bushwhack, it is nothing like the unmaintained trails leading up some summits like Redington. Do not attempt without a gps. |
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 | Name: |
Andy H |
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 | E-Mail: |
ahues411@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-08-15 |
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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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