| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Parkman Mountain, Gilmore Peak, Sargent Mountain, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Parkman Mountain Trail, Gradient Trail, Sargent South Ridge Trail, Hadlock Brook Trail, carriage roads |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, November 10, 2012 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lot off Rte 198 room for 10 cars, about 75% full on Saturday |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Numerous crossings on Gradient and Hadlock Brook trail as you criss-cross brooks but all crossing easily done |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One blowdown - a pair of 4 inch trees on the Gradient Trail right before the junction with the Maple springs trail that you'll need to duck low to get under |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Lots of canines out today, almost outnumbered the human hikers - a couple of steep scrambles that smaller dogs may need assistance with, lots of water and a little snow for them to play in. |
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 | Comments: |
Opted to head to Acadia at last minute and glad I did, sunny skies with endless views; caught an amazing sunset coming down off Sargent. Spots of wet rock, roots, and running water on all trails. One steep rock scramble on Parkman Trail was wet and a bit slippery. There are wet roots and rocks heading down the steep pitch on the Gradient trail heading off Parkman where you'll need to keep an eye on your steps. Lots of mud on Gradient as your are heading up Sargent along with a patch of running water. A few patches of snow up high on Sargent along with a bit of ice that were not a problem. Nice and dry up top hading down Sargent South ridge trail, some wet rock and roots on the Hadlock Brook trail along with patches of mud. Waterfall where Hadlock brook crosses the carriage road was going in full flow and an amazing view. |
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 | Name: |
Brian from Maine |
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 | E-Mail: |
brobert1@maine.rr.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2012-11-11 |
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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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