| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
South Turner, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Abol Stream Trail, Tote Road, Roaring Brook Road, Sandy Stream Pond Trail, South Turner Mountain Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, February 5, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Abol Bridge parking is the only known designated spot within a reasonable distance. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All have bridges. Ponds are generally frozen and walkable |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Great trail maintenance - no blowdowns or debris of note. Rangers were shoveling the bridges to keep the snowpack from building up too much. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Not allowed in Baxter State Park |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Lost and Found: |
None |
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 | Comments: |
Abol Stream Trail and the roads were well packed by snowmobiles. The trails to South Turner from Roaring Brook were broken out the day before by a group of 5 with one postholing. Lots of snow up there. 4 of us packed it down more with snowshoes and filled in the postholes the best we could. Snowshoes used the whole way, although crampons could also work above treeline. The last quarter mile or so to the summit is fully exposed with some rocks above the snow. Fantastic views of Katahdin and surrounding peaks. |
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 | Name: |
ccam87 |
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 | E-Mail: |
c_cameron1987@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-02-07 |
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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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