| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Pleasant Mountain, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Southwest Ridge Trail, Ledges Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, February 26, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lot nicely plowed. Packed snow surface that was not slippery.
The dirt roads leading to the trailhead varied in condition but should be passable for all vehicles. Some spots of iciness or mud. No quagmires or deep ruts yet. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Snow - Spring Snow, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trail in good condition.
One cracked tree slanting diagonally above the snowpack on Southwest Ridge Trail before reaching SW Peak. It is about 4' above the surface. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Fine for dogs |
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 | Bugs: |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
The trails were damaged by bare booters. My snowshoes sunk in at times in the softening snow. Nevertheless, I didn't have any significant difficulties getting through the churned-up snow. Met three other hikers, one in snowshoes and the other two not wearing the snowshoes. One of the hikers not using snowshoes said she wish she had worn flotation to facilitate mobility. By mid-afternoon some of the snow was getting mushy at lower elevation.
Limited views today. Most of the White Mountain peaks were hidden in clouds. It was a mix of clouds and clear skies around Pleasant Mountain. There were great views of all the surrounding frozen snow-covered lakes.
There was a snowmobile at the summit (probably came up the Firewarden's Trail). Saw the tracks of some skiers on SW Ridge. |
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 | Name: |
WAUMBEK |
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 | E-Mail: |
waumbek@roadrunner.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-02-26 |
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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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