Table Rock - Appalachian Trail, Table Rock Trail - 2-26-2012

Hiking Trail Conditions Report
	Peaks	Table Rock, ME

	Trails:	Appalachian Trail, Table Rock Trail

	Date of Hike:	Sunday, February 26, 2012

	Parking/Access Road Notes:	Large lot at trailheads for Old Speck and Baldplates; a couple of cars for hikers today. Note that the lot is used by snowmobilers - saw 4 today with their trailers so the lot could easily get filled up.

	Surface Conditions:	Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular

	Recommended Equipment:	Snowshoes

	Water Crossing Notes:	Wood bridge on the significant crossing down low, minor crossing above has a solid snow bridge

	Trail Maintenance Notes:	One large blowdown on Table Rock Trail completely obscures trail; short established path around

	Dog-Related Notes:	An easy hike, some may need a boost up the steep pitch right below Table Rock

	Bugs:

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	Comments:	Only time for a short hike but wasn't going to miss out on today - best hiking trails of the season by far! Clear skies with great views. The winds were blowing pretty hard but the whole route is nicely sheltered. Took AT and upper section of table rock - Trails were in perfect condition - nicely packed out powder and perfect for snowshooes - the trails had seen a bit of traffic after the storm so only had to deal with a bit of minor drifting on Table Rock trail. The short steep pitch right below table rock was a bit slick from people sliding down. I opted to switch to my hillsounds for some traction and so I could kick in a few steps to make it easier to ascend. Top of table rock is pretty well clear of snow but some ice. Lower section of Table Rock trail hadn't seen any traffic since last storm. AT heading up past upper table rock trail junction towards the Baldplates is also broken out and nicely packed. Didn't see anyone else today except some snowmobilers in the parking lot.

	Name:	Brian from Maine

	E-Mail:	brobert1@maine.rr.com

	Date Submitted:	2012-02-26

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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.