| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Bigelow (attempt), ME |
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 | Trails: |
Stratton Brook Pond Rd |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, January 18, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
If you read my Sugarloaf attempt report, you’ll see a theme here. Yet another Mainer that got into a bit of a situation driving (a FWD compact car, as to not be too specific and call this person out) on a groomed snowmobile trail on Saturday and spent the night and much of the day waiting for a wrecker (was still waiting in a deep ditch as of noon). Unfortunate for this guy, there are no signs indicating it’s a snowmobile trail, hence this post. Would recommend parking on 27 at the plowed AT lot and hiking in. Plenty of tracks to the Bigs and a report posted from Saturday may give more intel. Snowshoes are likely the traction of choice as there was 2-3” of fresh snow Saturday into Sunday. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Comments: |
Snowmobiler that likes to hike and wanted to share some trail access condition observations from today |
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 | Name: |
E.T. Fudge & Mr. Fudge |
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 | E-Mail: |
epurmort@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-01-18 |
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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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