| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Shaw, Black Snoot, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Mt. Shaw Trail, Black Snout Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, February 20, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Small lot (about 6 cars) that was full. People were parking on the road by the time we left. Lot is very icy. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Mostly frozen over. One large leap, although the water was only a few inches deep if you missed. Poles would have been beneficial for extra oompf. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Black Snout has a tree across the trail. Dog had a difficult choice as it was fairly tall to leap, but low to crawl under. Humans climbed over fairly easily. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Great hike for the dog. We saw three others on the trail, so popular spot. |
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 | Bugs: |
None at this time of year. |
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 | Comments: |
Really nice winter hike. Gradual at first next to a pretty stream, with a fairly steep section before the trail splits to go to either mountain top. Both have fantastic views and are well worth the hike. Mt. Shaw a little better, but Black Snout is worth the .5 mile hike. Trail was in very good condition. Solid, firm packed snow/ice, with a few spots at the top where people had post-holed due to drifts. Microspikes needed. Great hike with the dog. The water was flowing in the stream, so places for him to get a drink easily. |
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 | Name: |
Hike&Bike Girl |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-02-22 |
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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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