| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Bigelow Mountain (Avery Peak), Bigelow Mountain (West Peak), ME |
|
 | Trails: |
Firewardens Trail, Appalachian Trail |
|
 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, June 17, 2011 |
|
 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Dirt road going to the trail head is very small and filled with pot holes. I recommend having and SUV for this |
|
 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail |
|
 | Recommended Equipment: |
|
|
 | Water Crossing Notes: |
There was only one small river to cross but there was enough rocks to keep your boots out of the water |
|
 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
The trail was very well maintained. There was blow over from the winter that had already been cut up and moved off the trail |
|
 | Dog-Related Notes: |
|
|
 | Bugs: |
Bugs were the major problem of the trip. As soon as I got out of the car there was a cloud of mosquitoes this was the case for about a mile and a half. Once I got a little bit higher the black flies came out and joined the mosquitos. There was not one second of the hike where I was not getting bitten by more than ten bugs at a time. |
|
 | Lost and Found: |
|
|
|
|
|
 | Comments: |
The views were amazing and it was a beautiful hike and trip. The only disappointment were the bugs. I had my tent set at the tent platforms and I was forced to pack up and leave after I hit the summit that same day because of this. |
|
 | Name: |
Matt D |
|
 | E-Mail: |
|
|
| Date Submitted: |
2011-06-20 |
|
 | Link: |
 https:// |
|
|
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. |
|
