| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Redington, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Appalachian Trail, herd path |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, September 3, 2018 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Park at gate on Caribou Valley Road about one half mile from the AT |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
The AT is in good condition with no notable issues. The Herd Path is not officially maintained but is in good shape with easily navigated blowdowns. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw none on this hike |
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 | Bugs: |
Not an issue |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Since Mt Redington is approached via a herd path rather than an officially maintained trail with signage, I thought it might be helpful to provide a detailed update. To reach Redington one must first hike South Crocker via the AT. To get the trail head, turn on to Caribou Valley Road from Rt 27 about a mile north of the Access Road to Sugarloaf. Note that the sign for the road at Rt 27 says Caribou Pond Road, not Caribou Valley Road. This road is in somewhat rough condition and should be driven with a high clearance vehicle. Proceed a few miles until you reach the gate where there is parking for hikers. From the gate, walk about half a mile until you come to the AT. Take a right onto the trail. If you take a left, it will lead you to Sugarloaf and Mt Spaulding. It is a 2.1 mile hike to the summit of South Crocker. The first mile is a relatively flat warm-up. The second part is a rather steep slog. On reaching the summit of South Crocker there is a view point (with limited views on the left), go straight bearing right to get on the herd path for the 1.2 mile hike to the summit of Redington. Follow the herd path for a very short distance then take a right on the AT Boundary Trail, a wider trail than the herd path. Continue on the Boundary Trail for a hundred yards or so and watch for the herd path on the left. At the time of the hike, there was a white barrier line discouraging continuing on the Boundary Trail. Under no circumstances should you continue on the Boundary Trail. It is not intended for hikers. The herd path is rather easy to follow. Continue on the herd path until beginning the assent of Mt Redington. At that point, you will come to an old logging road. Take a left on the logging road and walk about one-tenth of a mile until you see the herd path resume on the right. Follow the herd path to the summit and find the Mt Redington canister. Hike out via the herd path to South Crocker. While your at it, take the AT over to North Crocker and bag your third NE 4000 footer for the day. |
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 | Name: |
Kumholtz |
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 | E-Mail: |
travisano@hotmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-09-04 |
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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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