| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Bigelow Mountain - Avery Peak, Bigelow Mountain - West Peak, Bigelow Mountain - South Horn, Bigelow Mountain - North Horn, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Safford Brook Trail, Appalachian Trail, Old Mans Head Spur, North Horn Spur, Horns Pond Trail, Firewardens Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, June 28, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at Safford Brook Trailhead. Two others this morning plenty of room.Carspot at Firewardens Trailhead Stratton Brook Pond Road-2 vehicles parked just before footbridge(kudos to Jason Bourne in the small honda that made it to this point) 3 vehicles at conventional trailhead. plenty of room. The SBP road while in mediocre shape was no issue for my low clearance camry |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
no issues crossings are small,water flow was low,easy rock walk |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails overall in super shape.There are three or four trimmed duckunders on Horns Pond Trail as one high straddler. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
1 friendly doggo |
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 | Bugs: |
thick on both trailheads. Breeze across the ridge kept them at bay.Definitely pack the Deet |
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 | Comments: |
After a fantastic overnight at Round Barn Tensite, a great hike of these peaks. it was nice chatting with the hiker at the trailhead this morning. Best of luck!.I crossed paths with six other hikers enjoying this beautiful late June day. |
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 | Name: |
scottb |
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 | E-Mail: |
mainebeefman@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-06-28 |
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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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