| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
South Crocker Mountain, Crocker Mountain, Mt. Redington, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Appalachian Trail, herd path, logging roads |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, July 26, 2015 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
CVR is in OKAY shape. Lots of potholes, sketchy bridges, and rocks that made me nervous for my little Mazda3. I drove all the way to the closed gate at the metal grate bridge and walked the final 0.7 mi to the AT TH. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Just a few smaller wet areas on the logging roads; all rock hop. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
The AT is in fine shape, of course. The herd path has a few down trees, but nothing that you can't just step over. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
I wouldn't do this with a dog. |
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 | Bugs: |
N/A |
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 | Comments: |
Hike up the Crockers was as expected. I'd love to do them again when it's actually nice out. Totally socked in the whole time. I had red varying reports on the herdpath to Redington, but with carefully written directions, a good GPS track, and simply paying attention to my surroundings, I was able to make my way to Redington in 0:50. *NOTE* If it's even a little bit wet, you should bring full rain gear for this bushwhack--the corridor is very narrow, and any moisture on the overhanging spruce will undoubtedly end up on you. I wore full gear w/o rain and was still soaked at the end. Logging roads are fine, almost enjoyably remote, but again, rain gear. |
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 | Name: |
Nate Weeks |
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 | E-Mail: |
npweeks@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2015-07-26 |
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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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