| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Bigelow Mountain - Avery Peak, Bigelow Mountain - West Peak, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Firewardens Trail, Bigelow Range Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, March 12, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at AT lot. Room for 6-8 cars if folks park appropriately. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
A few easy streams to rock hop |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A couple blowdowns that were easy to go over, under or around. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
We brought a trail dog that loved it! |
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 | Bugs: |
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 | Lost and Found: |
I lost a pair of black Klim Liner gloves somewhere between the col and West Peak. They are hard to find new now so I’d be so grateful if anyone finds them to get them back! :-) |
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 | Comments: |
It was a blue bird day! Started early and trail was frozen enough that spikes were good with no postholing or snow buildup. In the steeps, definitely suggest good traction [mountain snowshoes]. As the day progressed, temps warmed and snow softened. It got a bit sticky and clumpy. Firewardens down is steep. Definitely did some butt sliding for safety in spots. Trail was in good shape though and well traveled for this trip. |
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 | Name: |
Jess Fraser |
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 | E-Mail: |
Jfraser1020@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-03-13 |
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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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