| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
The Owl, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Hunt Trail, Owl Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, September 24, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
I was dropped off and picked up at the Katahdin Stream Campground (Baxter State Park) day use area. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No issues. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
I don't recall any blowdowns. Blazing on both trails could be refreshed (this is the case for many trails in the park). Owl Trail is getting brushy in many spots but not too bad yet. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
No dogs allowed in Baxter State Park. |
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 | Comments: |
A spectacular first visit to The Owl, although the mostly sunny skies that were forecast did not materialize.
Overall, I found this hike to be on the easy/moderate side up until the last mile or so, where it gets steeper and rougher. The quarter mile between the old slide and the false summit, is VERY steep, with four points of contact scrambling up and down. Wild and rugged out here. From there it's a short 0.2 mi. ridge walk to the fully open true summit.
As noted above, the upper mountain remained in a cloud all day but there were some breaks that provided small views toward Katahdin and the southern ponds. I will definitely be back on a clear day! |
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 | Name: |
KenM |
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 | E-Mail: |
kmacgray@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-09-28 |
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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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