| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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South Crocker Mountain, Mt. Redington, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Appalachian Trail, herd path |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, October 17, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Caribou Valley Road is rough but passable. I made it to the parking lot in my Mazda3. Potholes and rough spots, but slow-going and careful driving will suffice. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trail is in good shape |
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 | Comments: |
Out and back peak-grabbing hike to get Reddington from Caribou Valley Road. Very steep getting up to S Crocker for about 1000 feet or so, be ready for a climb! Trail and rocks are wet from recent rain. But AT is in good shape here. Reddington herd path zigzags through tight pine groves, and pine needles soaked me as I moved through. Hard to make good time getting down to the col between the two peaks because it is so tight. Not much else to report. Very little water on the trail surprisingly, my feet were mostly dry other than one spot between the two summits. Great views from S Crocker, not much on Redd, but a nice sign marking the summit. |
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 | Name: |
Jonathan Cable |
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 | E-Mail: |
joncablenyc@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-10-17 |
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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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