| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Bigelow Mountain - Avery Peak, Bigelow Mountain - West Peak, Bigelow Mountain - South Horn, Bigelow Mountain - North Horn, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Stratton Brook Pond Trail, Fire Wardens Trail, Horns Pond Trail, Appalachian Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, July 5, 2018 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No major crossings, water was plentiful below the ridgeline on all trails. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Looks well maintained for sure, even evidence that the Fire Wardens trail had been rerouted for a few yards due to muddy/damaged trail conditions. No blowdowns. Plenty of bog bridges. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
Pretty gnarly, lots of flies. |
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 | Comments: |
I enjoyed Horns Pond campsite - brand new privies (with a view!), engaging caretaker, private campsites. Even got to watch the fireworks from a vista near the tenting sites. Fantastic hike overall, despite the sweltering heat. |
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 | Name: |
Erin |
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 | E-Mail: |
enlucey@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-07-06 |
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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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