| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Cutler (Hiram), ME |
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 | Trails: |
North Trail, White Flag Trail, Boulder Trail, Ridge Walk, bushwhack, Northwest Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, January 3, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking lot off Hiram Hill Road was not plowed, but had been packed down by previous vehicles. Needed 4WD to get out due to ice. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Minor |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One stepover near the trailhead. |
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 | Comments: |
I forgot how amazing the views are from this peak. One of the most scenic around with a bunch of on-trail vistas, as well as a dramatic vista just beyond the highpoint.
North Trail, White Flag, and Boulder trails were a little bony and would be fine on spikes. However, I was glad to have my snowshoes on to get to the summit (no activity since the ice storm), as it was a breakable crust on top of about half a foot of snow, so it would have been very painful on the shins if not on snowshoes. Northwest Trail also had some deeper snow on the upper part that was better done on snowshoes.
Not too much blue ice encountered, but a little bit here and there.
Mostly cloudy afternoon with temperatures in the 20s. Presis hidden by the clouds, but the Baldfaces looked impressive. |
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 | Name: |
rocket21 |
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 | E-Mail: |
rocket21@franklinwebpublishing.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-01-03 |
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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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