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Hiking Trail Conditions Report
Peaks
Peaks Bigelow Mountain - Avery Peak, Bigelow Mountain - West Peak, Bigelow Mountain - South Horn, Bigelow Mountain - North Horn, ME
Trails
Trails: Stratton Brook Pond Trail, Fire Wardens Trail, Horns Pond Trail, Appalachian Trail
Date of Hike
Date of Hike: Thursday, July 5, 2018
Parking/Access Road Notes
Parking/Access Road Notes:  
Surface Conditions
Surface Conditions: Dry Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant 
Recommended Equipment
Recommended Equipment:  
Water Crossing Notes
Water Crossing Notes: No major crossings, water was plentiful below the ridgeline on all trails. 
Trail Maintenance Notes
Trail Maintenance Notes: Looks well maintained for sure, even evidence that the Fire Wardens trail had been rerouted for a few yards due to muddy/damaged trail conditions. No blowdowns. Plenty of bog bridges. 
Dog-Related Notes
Dog-Related Notes:  
Bugs
Bugs: Pretty gnarly, lots of flies. 
Lost and Found
Lost and Found:  
 
Comments
Comments: I enjoyed Horns Pond campsite - brand new privies (with a view!), engaging caretaker, private campsites. Even got to watch the fireworks from a vista near the tenting sites. Fantastic hike overall, despite the sweltering heat.  
Name
Name: Erin 
E-Mail
E-Mail: enlucey@gmail.com 
Date Submitted
Date Submitted: 2018-07-06 
Link
Link: https:// 
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