Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Abraham, Spaulding Mountain, Sugarloaf Mountain, ME |
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| Trails: |
Firewardens Trail, Mt. Abraham Trail, Appalachian Trail, Spaulding Side Trail, Sugarloaf Mountain Trail, ski trails |
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| Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, June 15, 2022 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at Fire Wardens Trailhead. Rapid stream road. My low clearance Toyota sedan had no issue despite the rough road. i kept speed low between 6-12 mph and was able to avoid any problems |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
low and rock walkable |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails in great shape. Thanks MATC! All trails seem recently brushed. there is a large blowdown approx 1/2 mile before the Spaulding lean-to. There is a small mass of blowdowns just after the Spaulding side Trail and a couple of others beyond but before viewpoint on AT |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
none today |
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| Bugs: |
buggy but natrapel took care of. Deet on standby. Wasps at Abraham summit cairn |
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| Lost and Found: |
packed out a single bear bell with velcro strap from just below Abe summit. i definitely jingled for the rest of the traverse. if yours lmk and will get it back to you |
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| Comments: |
After a tough start this morning due to missing the right fork immediately after second bridge and delving an additional 2.5 miles down a rough road including having to move a fallen treetop to pass thru... it was nearly a bluebird day with super views. it was nice crossing paths and briefly chatting with the four others on the trail today. i descended via service road and ski trails. there is construction going on the side of of service road and was asked very respectfully to pick a trail. * Streams are low at this time but there are 3 great streams for water before summiting Mt Abraham as well as a low but viable water source next to Spaulding shelter site. There is also a water box on the Sugarloaf Mountain Trail. |
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| Name: |
scottb |
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| E-Mail: |
mainebeefman@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-06-15 |
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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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