| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Spaulding Mountain, Mt. Abraham, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Appalachian Trail, Spaulding Spur, Abraham Side Trail, bushwhack |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, September 22, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Ample parking at gate. Road roughest immediately at the turnoff from ME27 but it was no issue for a Honda CRV to make it down the road (sedans would be fine as well). |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No issues with crossing water along the trails - board in place to cross easily. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
No blowdowns obstructing the trail. A few muddy spots higher up just after the turnoff for Sugarloaf. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Didn't see any - lots of moose sign so keep those pups on leashes. |
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 | Bugs: |
None. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
None. |
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 | Comments: |
Spent most of the day hiking into and through clouds. Fun bushwhack back to Caribou Valley Road from just before the Spaulding lean-to, some running along the road back to the car at the end kept our day at 15 miles. Would love to do this again when there was *any* visibility, sure that the views are great, but appreciated the up-close views of lichens, mosses, and trees so very much. Great trail, rocks galore, pretty good condition along the entire route. |
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 | Name: |
M S |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-09-22 |
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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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