| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Bigelow Mountain - Avery Peak, Bigelow Mountain - West Peak, ME |
|
 | Trails: |
Appalachian Trail, Stratton Brook Pond Road, Fire Wardens Trail |
|
 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, February 21, 2021 |
|
 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
The entrance to Stratton Brook Pond Rd appeared to be plowed with room for a few cars to park near the beginning. Most of the trail is unplowed and serves as a snowmobile trail. The large parking lot for the AT on Route 16/27 is well plowed with room for many vehicles. |
|
 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts |
|
 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
|
 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Frozen over or easily rock-hoppable. |
|
 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Many step over blowdowns down low. Removed one 6 inch blowdown at waist height. No blowdowns of note up high. |
|
 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Pup did great. We saw one other dog on the trail who was quite friendly. |
|
 | Bugs: |
None |
|
 | Lost and Found: |
None |
|
|
|
|
 | Comments: |
The trail was well broken out from the parking lot to Avery Col. We put snowshoes on about halfway up and were thankful for the televators/heel risers. The Fire Warden Trail becomes quite steep for the last mile and half or so. We broke trail out to Avery Peak and West Peak. There was evidence of recent traffic but the tracks were blown over and drifted in. Thankfully there was a firm base underneath so we didn't sink in to far. We decided not to venture over to the Horns as we were tired and there was no evidence that the trail had been broken out recently (if at all). Could probably get by with spikes the whole way but snowshoes might be helpful, especially if more snow comes this week. |
|
 | Name: |
Christopher Cameron |
|
 | E-Mail: |
c_cameron1987@yahoo.com |
|
| Date Submitted: |
2021-02-22 |
|
 | 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. |
|
