Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Abraham, ME |
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| Trails: |
Mt. Abraham Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Saturday, August 9, 2014 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Room for 5-6 cars in largest area of pull off with room for more on the side of it. Trail head is 6 miles from Route 27. Rapid stream road gets rougher the further in you go, but with care you can make it in a smaller car without issue like I did with my Carolla Sport. One washed out culvert is replaced with logs in the hole, be careful here. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
First two river crossings were done with dry boots at or near the old bridges. All others are small easy rock hops |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A day out with the ax and saw would be a good thing. Numerous easy step overs, some medium difficulty step overs, and a handful of blow downs that now have 1 or more herd paths forming around them. 1 or 2 duck unders as well |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw one enjoying himself. Not much for water after leaving the old cabin site. Multiple brooks before that |
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| Bugs: |
A few at times, but nothing too annoying |
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| Comments: |
Take an immediate right after the 2 rivers crossings at the washed out bridges. This takes you right up to the trail. Climb is steep in places after the old cabin site, but there is good footing. The above treeline area gives this peak a bit of a big mountain feel while still being small. Weather was great for the hike today |
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| Name: |
sdways01 |
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| E-Mail: |
sdwaysatyahoodotcom |
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| Date Submitted: |
2014-08-11 |
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| Link: |
https://sdways01.smugmug.com/New-England-4K |
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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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