| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Bigelow Mountain (South Horn), ME |
|
 | Trails: |
Fire Warden's Trail, Horns Pond Trail |
|
 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, March 10, 2016 |
|
 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
I was able to drive down to the parking area, I would not attempt the road down to the new bridge. |
|
 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Snow - Spring Snow |
|
 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
|
 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Easy to cross, I love the new bridge. |
|
 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A few blowdowns, but the trails are in good shape |
|
 | Dog-Related Notes: |
|
|
 | Bugs: |
|
|
 | Lost and Found: |
|
|
|
|
|
 | Comments: |
I started in micro spikes and switched over to snowshoes after the first mile. Coming off the summit, there was a 30 foot section of ice covered rocks that were difficult to navigate. I switched back to my micro spikes and backed down that section. The rest of the trail was easy. |
|
 | Name: |
Steve(Spot) |
|
 | E-Mail: |
swyman@tandemseven.com |
|
| Date Submitted: |
2016-03-11 |
|
 | Link: |
 https:// |
|
|
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. |
|
