| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Pamola, Chimney Peak, Mt. Katahdin (South Peak), Mt. Katahdin (Baxter Peak), Mt. Katahdin (Hamlin Peak), ME |
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 | Trails: |
Chimney Pond Trail, Helon Taylor Trail, The Knife Edge, Saddle Trail, Northwest Basin Trail, Hamlin Ridge Trail, North Basin Cutoff |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, September 2, 2010 |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Pre Hurricane Earl there was no water on any trail |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
none |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Rock/Boulder hop and scramble up Helon Taylor and down Hamlin Ridge. Extra time and care needed. The Knife Edge was very windy making the crossing slow and movements deliberate. No technical climbing here but some places require methodical 3 point work. Walk from Baxter thru the Saddle to Hamlin easy with good footing moderate grades. North Basin Cutoff and Chimney Pond walk out is easy with moderating grades and good trail. Nice finish to a long hike. |
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 | Name: |
Dave Chase |
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 | E-Mail: |
ofudge at metrocast.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2010-09-06 |
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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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