| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Katahdin (Baxter Peak), ME |
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 | Trails: |
Abol Trail, Hunt Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, August 14, 2012 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
We had no problem getting day-use spaces at Abol and Katahdin Stream campgrounds, despite not such an early start. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None to speak of. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
No blowdowns or anything, but these are rough, scrambly trails with much boulder-hopping, even by BSP standards. Pretty good blazing on the Abol Slide. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
Not bad. |
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 | Comments: |
A tough hike, more tiring than you would think for 9.7 miles. Lots of hot muggy sunshine while we pounded up and down boulders and gravel had a lot to do with that. It's fun to see the happy faces of finishing through-hikers and friends. |
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 | Name: |
Amicus |
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 | E-Mail: |
mcsamicus@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2012-08-17 |
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 | Link: |
 https://amicus.smugmug.com/Hiking/2012/Baxter-Bash-2012-Tuesday/24784100_rTcSgm#!i=2028284870&k=MjLCJZ4 |
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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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