| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Saddleback Mountain, Saddleback Mountain - The Horn, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Appalachian Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, August 7, 2012 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Large parking area just off route 4. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Standing/Running Water on Trail |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Water crossings were minor. Bridge over brook near start of trail. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Some broken and rotting bog bridges. Some logs loose on bog bridges. Wood stairway near the beginning of trail is falling apart with loose stairs. Two short sections of trail have been relocated to avoid wet areas. In other stretches of the trail the bog bridges are fine and there are nice rock stairs between Eddy Pond and the summit of Saddleback. The trails are well blazed and free of obstructions. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Trail should be fine for dogs. |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Comments: |
Saddleback and the Horn have an extensive open ridge area allowing for great views of the surrounding lakes and mountains. The trail passes by Ethel and Eddy Ponds. The trail crosses two gravel roads. The road near Eddy Pond had a jeep and ATVs (set up a campsite by the road). Both mountains have summit signs.
A helicopter flew low over The Horn when I was on top. Saw many AT thru hikers today going both north and south. Also met a group of young hikers from a camp in Belgrade Lakes ME. Met the MATC Piazza Rock caretaker on the trail.
Although this mountain is much farther north than the White Mountains it is well worth the drive. |
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 | Name: |
WAUMBEK |
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 | E-Mail: |
WAUMBEK at Roadrunner dot com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2012-08-07 |
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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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