| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Saddleback Mountain, Saddleback Mountain - The Horn, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Hudson Highway ski trail, Tricolor ski trail, Appalachian Trail, Gray Ghost ski trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, September 14, 2012 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
plenty of parking at Saddleback Base Lodge |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
no crossings on this route |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
AT mostly on ledge with vey good footing. Sign missing at summit just above the chairlift |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
apparently people don't hike with their dogs in Maine..have seen none all week |
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 | Bugs: |
zero |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
One of my favorite hikes. We chose Hudson Highway for ascent, a longer route than Gray Ghost but the day was hot and this trail was in the shade. Muddy in places. Tricolor gives a quick ascent to the ridge. Trail back and forth to the Horn mostly on good sticky rocky..a real pleasure and the good footing made it possible to keep and eye on the views. Hazy in the morning it seemed to thin out as the day progressed giving good views towards Carrabbassett Valley. Descended via Gray Ghost on a well defined herd path that avoids the boulder strewn old road. Great day out and a couple more Maine peaks for Valerie!! |
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 | Name: |
silverfox |
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 | E-Mail: |
marktaub@metrocastdotnet |
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| Date Submitted: |
2012-09-14 |
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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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