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Hiking Trail Conditions Report
Peaks
Peaks Snow Mountain (Chain of Ponds), ME
Trails
Trails: ATV trails, unnamed trail
Date of Hike
Date of Hike: Friday, July 12, 2024
Parking/Access Road Notes
Parking/Access Road Notes: Plenty of parking at the end of the logging road. Good clearance and 4WD recommended 
Surface Conditions
Surface Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable 
Recommended Equipment
Recommended Equipment:  
Water Crossing Notes
Water Crossing Notes: Lots of wet areas and running water on trail 
Trail Maintenance Notes
Trail Maintenance Notes: Trails are generally clear for being informal trails 
Dog-Related Notes
Dog-Related Notes: Good hike for dogs 
Bugs
Bugs: Yes, especially deer flies 
Lost and Found
Lost and Found:  
 
Comments
Comments: Today, we hiked Snow Mountain in Alder Stream Township. The road in saw some minor washouts from the recent rain, but is passable with decent clearance. Four-wheel drive is recommended, but you could probably get away without it. The trail up was in pretty good shape. It was wet in the usual areas, and there was flowing water on the trail in the usual areas, but there were no major issues.

We ascended via the ATV trail from the 4-way intersection and descended via the entire length of the old fire watchman's trail to Snow Mountain Pond. I personally prefer the latter route. The views from the summit were somewhat restricted by the low clouds, but there were still good views of the surrounding mountains.  
Name
Name: Sam Shirley 
E-Mail
E-Mail: newenglandskier13@aol.com 
Date Submitted
Date Submitted: 2024-07-12 
Link
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