| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
East Kennebago Mountain, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Access road, herd path |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, December 5, 2019 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
The access road, off Rt 16, was plowed to ~ 1700’, where it takes a sharp L turn toward the West Peak of E Kennebago. Lots of extra area has been plowed at this corner allowing ample parking for multiple vehicles. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Unpacked Powder |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
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 | Comments: |
According to Gaia this trip was 6.47 miles RT from where I parked. The road to the summer trailhead had been snowmachined prior to the last storm which left 2-3†powder on a firm base. The yellow blazed boundary cut off the skidder path was easily identified. Although I had inadvertently deleted my 3 season track, by heading generally uphill at the end of the blazes, I was fortunate to arrive directly at the summit canister. (I did have to bull my way through a 20’ section of snow laden young Balsams that were clearly off the herd path route).
Even on the snow machined section, snowshoes were helpful. From the summer parking area, snow depths increased to 18â€. |
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 | Name: |
Rollie |
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 | E-Mail: |
Mark451@gmail |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-12-05 |
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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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