| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Pleasant Mountain, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Ledges Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, December 13, 2014 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Believe it or not, even after doing this peak 200+ times, I missed the roadside parking area and had to turn around. They had cleared a large area of trees just off the road at the parking area, which made everything look so different. I'm hoping that this may end up being a dedicated parking lot for the Ledges Trail. One is definitely needed there. Road side area is still plowed. Room for about 6 vehicles at this point. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Not an issue |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Top of the ridge is loaded with recent limb damage and hang-overs, due to serious icing and new snow |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Good doggie trail |
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 | Comments: |
A good packed base with some bare, flowing water sections down low. Fresh snow depths increase to about 3" over a packed trail. However, along the ridge there has been a significant icing event. All the trees were coated with about 1/2" of ice. And along with a fresh 3" of new snow, there is quite a bit of damage. Mostly drooping and broken tree limbs blocking the trail in many spots. Some bushwhacking needed to get around them. Slowed the pace a bit, but really pretty. |
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 | Name: |
Wolfgang |
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| Date Submitted: |
2014-12-13 |
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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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