| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Katahdin - Hamlin Peak, Mt. Katahdin - Baxter Peak, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Abol Stream Trail, Tote Road, Roaring Brook Road, Chimney Pond Trail, North Basin Trail, Hamlin Ridge Trail, Saddle Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, February 6, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Abol Bridge is the only known designated spot within a reasonable distance. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow - Drifts |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Traction, Ice Axe |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All had bridges |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Excellent trail conditions |
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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: |
We had a great day despite some lingering weather and being socked in on both peaks. It started clearing on our way back through the saddle and back over Hamlin. Fantastic views from the tablelands and Hamlin Ridge on the descent. Trails are broken out and generally well-packed. Lots of drifting between Hamlin Peak and the saddle. A group had skied up and down Saddle Trail over the weekend, including Baxter Peak and (presumably) Hamlin as well. We used snowshoes below treeline, then crampons from just above treeline until back at Chimney Pond Trail then bareboots down to Roaring Brook. Were able to walk on the crust most of the way up and down Baxter from the Saddle and on the summit cone of Hamlin. We were breaking through a lot and postholing in and around the saddle. The roads are well packed by snowmobiles. Ice axe and crampons recommended for Baxter summit cone and for the bottom of Hamlin Ridge just above treeline. |
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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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