| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Sugarloaf Mountain, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Appalachian Trail, Sugarloaf Side Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, June 13, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Caribou Pond Road/Carrabassett Valley Road was in great condition except for some logging debris and a blowdown halfway-ish in (the latter had been cut so could be driven around). I had SUV but there were several sedans at the gate |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
South branch of the Carrabassett River was relatively high, but was able to rock hop across with aid of staff. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Blowdown 1/3 way up Sugarloaf side trail but passable |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
One dog encountered on trail. |
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 | Bugs: |
Surprisingly, none |
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 | Comments: |
Arrived at gate on CVR before 7AM, and to my great surprise encountered a nearly full lot. However on the way up we encountered only one camper and one hiker (who had not parked there), so I assume they were bound for the Crockers. River was swift, but a well-place log and stick assisted in crossing. Moderate amount of mud in low-lying areas. Saw a rabbit, a snake, and a raptor of some sort. Views at the peak were great on a clear day. On the way down we encountered 15-20 hikers coming up in mostly pairs. Probably 20 more cars at the trailhead when we arrived back down - time of Covid I suppose |
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 | Name: |
JC |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-06-15 |
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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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