| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Redington, South Crocker Mountain, Crocker Mountain, ME |
|
 | Trails: |
Caribou Valley Road, snowmobile trail, bushwhacks, Appalachian Trail |
|
 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, January 28, 2017 |
|
 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
There is space at the head of CVR road for 4-5 cars. |
|
 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder |
|
 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
|
 | Water Crossing Notes: |
|
|
 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
|
|
 | Dog-Related Notes: |
|
|
 | Bugs: |
|
|
 | Lost and Found: |
|
|
|
|
|
 | Comments: |
The ride coming over from VT was a snow globe. my normal 4 hour ride to Stratton stretched out to almost 6. Places on route 16 in Maine were not plowed with 6-8 inches of fluffy snow which was "exciting". This left me late which meant we opted for the right side of Caribou Valley. From the main road it was all snowmobile trail up CVR and we took this to the col between Redington and South Crocker. The "bushwhack" to Redington has had a lot of gardening done on it in the last year and with was pretty easy to follow up and back. The "bushwhack" to S.Crocker was almost impossible to find so we opted for the we know it's up let's find the best lane strategy and it worked well and we came out on the AT boundary at the ribbons to go for the last push for the top. The AT in winter is a lonely place. It's quite recognizable but there are still a few hangers and obstacles. The downhill off North was nice but the crust underneath did not allow good penetration into the foot bed and you had to be careful not to slide off. Great day thanks to Wayne for putting up with me as usual. |
|
 | Name: |
Mischief and Mayhem |
|
 | E-Mail: |
camosteve955@yahoo.com |
|
| Date Submitted: |
2017-01-29 |
|
 | Link: |
 https:// |
|
|
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. |
|
