| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Pleasant Mountain, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Southwest Ridge Trail, Ledges Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, February 16, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
No issues - lot was plowed and sanded. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
No issues. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
N/A |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Lost and Found: |
N/A |
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 | Comments: |
The Good: the trail was packed and frozen so I didn't sink in at all. I used micro spikes the whole day.
The Bad: the trail had been severely post-holed on the last warm day(s).
The Ugly: It was just an ugly trail. I had to pick my spots to step very carefully to avoid stepping in the wrong place. It could have been an easy day to twist an ankle or similar.
I saw Waumbek up there and his choice was to use snowshoes. His issues were that he had to go off the trail frequently as the trail itself was too rutted to use snowshoes on.
Very windy on top and a poor day for views so I didn't tarry. Overall a good hike. |
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 | Name: |
Don |
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 | E-Mail: |
donalstaples@outlook.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-02-16 |
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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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