| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Saddleback Mountain (attempt), ME |
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 | Trails: |
Appalachian Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, August 10, 2013 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
I was 2nd at the Route 4 parking area. About 15 vehicles at noon with room for 5-6 more. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant, Standing/Running Water on Trail |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
A few easy rock hops. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One duck under blowdown. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw 3 dogs today. |
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 | Bugs: |
None - too windy. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Attempted Saddleback. Made it to treeline but the wind was just too much for me (40 to 50 mph)so I headed back down to my vehicle and drove to Route 17 to hike a section of the AT that I had not been on for many years. Route 17 north to Sabbath Day Pond. Temps. from 60 to 75, windy most of the day, sunny. Saw 2 snakes on the trail and 3 loons on Sabbath Day Pond. Many NOBO's and some section hikers. Met the caretaker at Piazza Rock Campsite, nice guy with a great summer job. |
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 | Name: |
Rick S. |
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| Date Submitted: |
2013-08-10 |
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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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