| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Sugarloaf Mountain, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Caribou Valley Road, Appalachian Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, December 4, 2016 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
The CVR was passable, maybe 6 inches of snow on it and it had already been driven on but we took the side of caution and parked and the mile mark and hiked in from there. We figured better to hoof it out then try and get someone to come tow us out at the gate! |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Unpacked Powder |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The south branch of the Carrabassett was running good but passable. Some rock hopping and the 2 x 12 that was laid out work. Did slip on one rock and got some water over the boot top but a quick change of a sock was fine. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
The trail from the CVR to the junction with the Sugarloaf Trail is poorly marked and so if you are new to the trail be aware. |
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 | Comments: |
The CVR had 6 inches of snow and so you really didn't need snowshoes or microspikes. It was a pain walking in the narrow tire tracks but easier then on h unpacked snow. The snow got deeper as you went higher up the mountain working for the 6 or so on the bottom to 2 feet at the top. We should have brought the snowshoes as the last mile was tough especially the last 700 in elevation gain on the Sugarloaf trail. No real ice except for a little at fatman rock other than that it was good. Snowy and very cold at the top. Could barely see the top of the towers. Maybe zero F with the windchill but nicer in the trees. |
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 | Name: |
Ken B |
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 | E-Mail: |
kenbtrout@hotmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-12-04 |
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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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