| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Bigelow Mountain - Avery Peak, Bigelow Mountain - West Peak, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Fire Wardens Trail, Appalachian Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, September 6, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at the designated lot off Stratton Brook Pond Rd off ME 16/27 just north of Carabassett Valley. This is a dirt road that is in excellent shape and passable by any vehicle. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Brand new blow down on Fire Warden’s. Just one who has thrown herself right onto the trail. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Good trails for dogs. Some tricky rock work on the 0.4 miles on the AT heading towards Avery peak, just past the shelter. |
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 | Comments: |
After nearly a year, I finally got back to my “fairy tale†woods. Been spending too much time in the Whites…
The trails were alarmingly smooth. Very little mud. No cobwebs. Huh. Guess this area had plenty of recent guests this weekend.
Fire Warden’s Trail: well blazed in blue. Most excellently defined footbed. All signs up and in good shape. So much different without snow… The infamous “stair master†did not disappoint. Numerous calories burned.
Appalachian Trail (AT): well blazed in white. No caretaker at the shelter today. Spring on the way to the summit had water. Only encountered 5 thru hikers. Sigh. I guess the season is winding down. Always like saying goodbye to a good friend when the thru hikers are done… I love their stories and their energy.
Thanks to the Bigs for making their own glorious weather today. My buddy got some great views on her inaugural trip to the Bigelows. |
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 | Name: |
Remington34 |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-09-06 |
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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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