| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Bigelow: North Horn, South Horn, West Peak, Avery Peak, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Firewarden's Trail, Horn Pond Trail, Appalachian Trail South |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, July 17, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Room for 25 or so cars on Stratton Brook Pond Road. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All minor. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Couple blowdowns on lower Firewarden's, before Horn Pond Trail junction. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
Very windy. Bugs had no chance. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Great loop, although I'd probably do it CCW instead of clockwise next time to avoid coming down the steep part of Firewarden's. Horn Pond Trail is a gem, soft under foot. Horn Pond is beautiful. North Horn and South Horn are worth tacking on if you are just planning on the 4Ks. |
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 | Name: |
Mike Trocchi |
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 | E-Mail: |
mikejtrocchi@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-07-18 |
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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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