| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
North Crocker Mountain, South Crocker Mountain, Mt. Redington, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Appalachian Trail, herd path |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, November 4, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
@6am first and only car at parking area. A gate prevents travel over a washed out bridge, leaving 0.5 mi road walk to reach the AT. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Slush |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
nothing of concern. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Naturally the AT is in good condition from Caribou Valley Road to the North Crocker summit. The herdpath from South Crocker to Redington is very well-trodden however quite narrow in points leaving you subject to whatever moisture/snow is on the tree branches. It also gets hard to follow in one section near some moose bogs, without Gaia I likely would have been forced to turn back. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
No dogs or other hikers seen during my 6 hour trek. |
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 | Bugs: |
none |
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 | Lost and Found: |
picked up a couple items of trail trash. no gear or clothing. |
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 | Comments: |
first trip, climbing South Crocker under headlamp I did not realize how steep that section is above the tent site. I opted to reclimb Crocker and return via AT I'd rather the steep descent than 2+ mile road walk. |
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 | Name: |
Tom |
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 | E-Mail: |
tom.patterson@alumni.upenn.edu |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-11-09 |
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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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