| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Katahdin (Baxter Peak), Mt. Katahdin (Hamlin Peak), ME |
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 | Trails: |
Chimney Pond Trail, North Basin Cutoff, North Basin Trail, Hamlin Ridge Trail, Northwest Basin Trail, Saddle Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, August 7, 2012 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Due to the nice weather, the line of cars at Togue gate at 7am was long. If you haven't reserved a parking space on line, you need to get there early. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
No problems |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Not permitted in Baxter State Park |
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 | Bugs: |
No major problems. I was bitten by a black fly once or twice. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Weather today was exceptional. Great views from both peaks. Views toward Pamola, Knife Edge and Baxter Peak from Hamlin Ridge Tr are dramatic. No one on Hamlin, but big crowds on Baxter Peak. |
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 | Name: |
Primal Hiker |
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 | E-Mail: |
carter.michael@sfr.fr |
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| Date Submitted: |
2012-08-07 |
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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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