| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Bigelow Mountain - -Avery Peak, Bigelow Mountain -- West Peak, Bigelow Mountain -- South Horn, Bigelow Mountain -- North Horn, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Firewardens Trail, Bigelow Range Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, June 1, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
We spotted a car at the AT parking across the road (where we finished) and started the hike at the Stratton Pond parking at the end of the road where there was lots of room. There seems to be current road work going on with signs and equipment but we had no issue on this Saturday. Someone parked right at Stratton Pond and there doesn't seem to be any reason not to but fewer spots. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Any crossings had bridges or were very small |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Just a couple of blowdowns on the AT section between the Horns and Horns Pond but a lot had been removed. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
We met a few good trail dogs (off leash but not aggressive and responded to owner's voice commands). |
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 | Bugs: |
Lots of bugs but they didn't really bother until we were nearing the end as the day warmed. There were those large fly/hornet looking things that I've seen on summits before on the peaks but they seemed to be more interested in each other. |
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 | Comments: |
Lots of variety underfoot, amazing views, lots of wildflowers - clintonia, bunchberry, lady slippers, star flowers and rosy twisted stalk to name a few (that I can name)
Recommend taking the short spur trail by the big glacial erratic that looks over Horns Pond (on the AT). |
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 | Name: |
Jenn |
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 | E-Mail: |
jenngrisi@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-06-02 |
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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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