| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Saddleback Junior , ME |
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 | Trails: |
Saddleback Junior Loop Trail, Appalachian Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, October 3, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
High clearance required to reach the gate where the hike normally starts, although lower clearance vehicles can get within a mile.of the the gate |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All easily hoppable, although there were some wet areas on the trail |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
The loop trail is brought, and occasionally hard to follow, but is mostly clear |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Peak foliage on one of my favorite mountains! Saddleback Junior may be one of the most underrated peaks in the state with its alpine summit and outstanding 360 degree views in the heart of the High Peaks region. Usually accessing the loop trail over the summit requires a 1.3 mile hike each way from a gate across the ATV trail to the cabin below the summit, but I was hiking with the owner of the cabin today, so we rode in his side-by-side to the trailhead. It's a beautiful little loop, almost entirely in spruce-fir forest, and a relatively easy way to access the spectacular summit. While descending the east side of the loop, I made the short side trip to a viewpoint on the south ridge of the mountain. |
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 | Name: |
Sam Shirley |
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 | E-Mail: |
newenglandskier13@aol.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-10-03 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.facebook.com/groups/MaineHiking/permalink/2683412281801149/ |
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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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