| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
South Crocker Mountain, Mt. Redington, Crocker Mountain, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Caribou Valley Road, Appalachian Trail, herd path |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, June 23, 2018 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
We made it all the way to the gate on Caribou Valley Road in a Subaru Forester, but there are washouts, especially around culverts. The biggest one is filled in with wood and would be difficult for low clearance vehicles to clear. Park at the gate (space for 7-8 cars), walk .5 miles to the AT crossing, take a right onto the AT. Got attacked by a sprouse grouse on the road walk. Watch out! |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All bog bridged or easy to rock hop |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
No dogs today, second half of the climb up to S. Crocker is very steep. Might be tough for some dogs. |
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 | Bugs: |
Bring Deet or Picaridin and keep moving and you should be okay. |
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 | Comments: |
The trail was in great shape, mostly dry with only a few spots of mud. This may have changed after last night’s rain. Smooth climb up to the campground, steeper climb up to the summit of S. Crocker. Best views are from the slides on that climb. No issues with the bushwhack to Redington - footbed was easy to follow the whole time, pink and orange flagging mark the way, and cairns mark the major intersections. Took about 45 minutes each way. Lots of up and down climbing to get all 3 peaks. Saw some section hikers and backpackers. |
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 | Name: |
Marianne Ferguson |
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 | E-Mail: |
ferguson.marianne@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-06-24 |
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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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