| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Sunday River Whitecap (attempt), ME |
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 | Trails: |
Herd path, Grafton Loop Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, January 10, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Area near the gate isn’t plowed out. Due to the recent warm weather the bank was low and soft enough I was able to drive in ok with an outback and studded snow tires. I turned around and flattened it out a bit. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow - Drifts, Snow - Wet/Sticky |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Few small ones but easily manageable |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Dog did well. Leashed during most of the alpine area due to the ice. |
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 | Comments: |
We wore snowshoes right from the parking area. There was already a clear trail but it was soft from the warm weather. At least 4 sets of snowshoes went through today. Lots of moose tracks. Very icy once you get into the alpine zone. We followed the snow for a while but due to my dog and no crampons we didn’t attempt the true summit. Pics on Maine Hiking. |
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 | Name: |
Wilbur |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-01-10 |
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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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