| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Snow Mountain (Chain of Ponds), ME |
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 | Trails: |
ATV trails, unnamed trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, July 12, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of parking at the end of the logging road. Good clearance and 4WD recommended |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Lots of wet areas and running water on trail |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails are generally clear for being informal trails |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Good hike for dogs |
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 | Bugs: |
Yes, especially deer flies |
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 | 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. |
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 | Name: |
Sam Shirley |
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 | E-Mail: |
newenglandskier13@aol.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-07-12 |
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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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