| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Coburn Mountain, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Coburn Mountain Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Okay with a RAV4, but might be challenging in spots for a low clearance vehicle. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A number of easy step over blowdowns, and deadfalls, and one duck under. However none are blocking the snowmobile trail. The trail, really a herd path above the first repeater, has a significant area of user paths, particularly as you near the summit, going around complex blowdowns blocking the treadway. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Lost and Found: |
A water bottle I carried out. |
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 | Comments: |
The snowmobile trail to the first repeater is easy to follow. I did not see the rusted gate mentioned in the MMG. Entering the woods at the two cairns, the trail is better described as a herd path. It is extremely steep! Views from the summit tower were great although foliage may be slightly past peak. Walking down the snowmobile loop was far easier than I imagine an out and back would be. Also, a nice view of mountains to the south was present all the way to the turn. |
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 | Name: |
Jay Baxter |
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 | E-Mail: |
jbaxtermdfacs@comcast.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-10-07 |
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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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