Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Katahdin - Baxter Peak, ME |
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| Trails: |
Hunt Trail, Knife Edge, Helon Taylor Trail, Chimney Pond Trail, Dudley Trail, Abol Trail, Tote Road |
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| Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Katahdin Stream Campground has parking for a few dozen cars, this time of year there are usually spots available during the weekday |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
All major crossings are bridged on these routes |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
No dogs allowed in BSP although it looked like someone snuck one up because there was a big pile of dog poo near Thoreau Spring |
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| Bugs: |
non existent |
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| Comments: |
All trails were bone dry and easy to follow. Knife Edge will have some dew on it early mornings from now until park closing but it usually dries out by mid morning on sunny days making for good grip while traversing. Knife Edge is great in either direction but a little easier going from Pamola to Baxter as the climb up Chimney Peak is much easier than down climbing it.
Hunt Trail has some well placed rebar at treeline to help navigate up some semi difficult boulders.
Dudley Trail has some big boulder scrambles with plenty of handholds, just follow the blue blazes for best route.
Abol Trail above the switchback reroute has some loose rocks between boulder scrambles so use caution if descending, easy enough if going slow.
Tote Road is two miles between Abol campground and Katahdin Stream Campground which makes for a nice loop if you're looking to explore more than one trail up and down, highly recommend the extra two miles to check out different views from different trails.
Great day out, foliage is peaking, and plenty of thru-hikers finishing their A.T. journey on a gem mint day on Mount Katahdin.
FYI, Nesowadnehunk Field has had a shortage of fire wood recently so pick up a stack for $5 at Katahdin Stream Campground on the way to Neso or ask when entering the park if they are stocked.
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| Name: |
Chris |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-10-06 |
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| Link: |
https://dailey7779.blogspot.com/ |
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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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