Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Bigelow Mountain (South Horn), ME |
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| Trails: |
Snowmobile trails, Firewarden's Trail, Horns Pond Trail, Appalachian Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Friday, January 29, 2016 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
We parked about 0.7 miles in from Route 27 on Stratton Brook Pond Rd. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
trails in good condition |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
fine for dogs |
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| Comments: |
We parked a short ways in past the usual winter parking spot. Barebooted the snowmobile trails to summer Firewarden's Trail and on Firewarden's to Horns Pond Trail jct. There was 4-8 inches fresh powder in old snowshoe track from there on, so snowshoes on to the summit and back. When we reached the AT, there were some tracks from the south. Deep drifts around Horns Pond Leantos. Snowshoed the steep 1/2 mile to South Horn, televators appreciated. Summit socked in, but still a good day out in the Maine woods. Thanks to Joyce for joining me for a peaceful hike and 2 great days of Maine hiking. |
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| Name: |
Donna D |
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| E-Mail: |
winnie@vermontel.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-01-31 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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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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