Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Abraham, Spaulding Mountain, ME |
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| Trails: |
Fire Warden's Trail, Mt. Abraham Side Trail, Appalachian Trail, Spaulding Side Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Saturday, August 28, 2021 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Road is bumpy, rutty, and rocky but still passable by normal vehicles at least up to bridges. Bridges are in great shape contrary to some older reports. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
There are several water crossings with rapidly flowing water, but it should be easy to stay dry |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trail was in great condition. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Abraham itself has many sharp rocks so paw protectors may be needed |
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| Bugs: |
Only encountered bugs on the AT between the summits and back down the mountain returning to parking area. |
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| Comments: |
Wonderful hike to bag 2 4000's having already done Sugarloaf. Beware of false summits on approach to Abraham. Side trail to AT seems to have less foot traffic, so I would definitely recommend either this out-and-back or a traverse to/fro the Caribou Valley Road if you have a car spot. The path was soft underfoot and smelled of pine needles. Encountered a fat-tire-biker crossing the AT who said he was following snowmobile trails. On Spaulding spoke with a gentleman who had completed 29 4000's with his 12-year-old dog. |
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| Name: |
JC |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-08-29 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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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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