| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Katahdin (Hamlin Peak), Mt. Katahdin (Baxter Peak), ME |
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 | Trails: |
North Basin Trail, Hamlin Ridge Trail, Northwest Basin Trail, Saddle Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, January 14, 2011 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Park roads are now skiable from Abol Bridge all the way to Roaring Brook, but snow cover is thin in spots, particularly between Abol Bridge and the Togue Pond Gate. You might not want to bring your favorite skis or an expensive fiberglass sled! |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction, Traction, Ice Axe |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No difficulties |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Cairns can be difficult to spot above treeline - not as high as in the Presidentials. |
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 | Comments: |
Wore snowshoes to start (from Chimney Pond) and switched to microspikes at higher elevations, where fresh snow had blown off. Back to snowshoes on descent.
Thanks to Andy for organizing and leading, and to Rick and Sarah and Matt for their company on this great trip. Thanks also to rangers Rob, Greg and Brendan at Chimney Pond.
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 | Name: |
blaze |
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| Date Submitted: |
2011-01-17 |
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 | Link: |
 https://jonathantr.zenfolio.com/bsp1101 |
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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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