| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Bigelow Mountain - Avery Peak, Bigelow Mountain - West Peak, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Firewarden's Trail, Appalachian Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, August 13, 2017 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Most people park at the first lot, 1.6 miles in from Route 27 on Stratton Brook Pond Road. Several high clearance vehicles can fit at the second lot/clearing right before Stratton Brook, about a half mile down the road/trail. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The water crossings were pretty easy at this point. Stratton Brook has a nice bridge. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Other than some rain-enhanced mud pits, the trails are in excellent shape. The recent bog bridges, etc. are impressive. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
The occasional paw print was the only evidence until a single pooch was sighted within a mile of the trailhead on the way back. Bring your own doggie water. |
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 | Bugs: |
One application of repellent near the beginning was sufficient. |
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 | Comments: |
The weather forecast was generally good but the day was a mixed bag, depending on luck and timing. I was fortunate to have clear views most of the time on each peak, but along the way experienced one big rain shower, another that threatened, fog, clouds, and plenty of wind. The Bigelows and the views from the top are hard to beat. |
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 | Name: |
peaksseeker |
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 | E-Mail: |
peaksseeker@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2017-08-19 |
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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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