| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Shawnee Peak, Big Bald Peak, Pleasant Mountain, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Ski trails, North Ridge Trail, Bald Peak Trail, Fire Wardens Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, April 16, 2016 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at Shawnee Peak ski area. Uphill access is allowed at own risk. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Some stepover, walk around blowdowns on the ridge that could be removed with a hand saw. A few moderate sized blowdowns near the ski area (east of the yurt). |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
A few Stockdale flies, but nothing pesky or biting yet. |
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 | Comments: |
Shawnee Peak ski area ski trails still had patchy snow. Nothing connected top to bottom, but still some extended patches. Trails are generally grassy/mossy (older trails tend to be built to be smooth), so not much in way of mud.
The initial scramble out of the col on the North Ridge Trail still had patchy blue ice, which could be avoided with care. One on the ridge, it was pretty smooth sailing all the way to Pleasant Mountain. Some ups and downs, but generally decent footing. |
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 | Name: |
rocket21 |
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 | E-Mail: |
rocket21@franklinwebpublishing.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-04-17 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.franklinsites.com/hikephotos |
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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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