| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Spaulding Mountain, Sugarloaf Mountain, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Appalachian Trail, Spaulding Side Trail, Sugarloaf Side Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, June 30, 2018 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
I took Caribou Pond Rd all the way to the gate. There are a few washouts, but easily passable in a truck, SUV or jeep. I even saw a VW Jetta in there the week before, but I'd advise against it. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Several areas of run off water. All easy to rock hop. The Carrabassett River is easily crossed by rock hopping and a secure plank. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
I saw two dogs on the trail. One SB through hiker and one other. A few tough spots for a dog, but they both got through them. |
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 | Bugs: |
It's summertime in Maine! |
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 | Comments: |
This was a good hike, though the view from Spaulding is limited. I did see a family on top of Sugarloaf with four young children, maybe 4-8. I was a surprised and assumed they came up the ski trails. Turns out the rode the quad. I bet that's a fantastic ride in the fall.
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 | Name: |
Tom |
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 | E-Mail: |
t4tr@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-07-02 |
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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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