| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Katahdin - Hamlin Peak, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Chimney Pond Trail, Saddle Trail, Northwest Basin Trail, Hamlin Ridge Trail, Chimney Pond Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, June 24, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at Roaring Brook. Baxter isn't the kind of park where you can pull up without a reservation and expect to be admitted. If you're not staying in the park you will need to get a parking pass. Go to the park's website for more details. We stayed at one of the park's campgrounds and didn't need to wait in line at the gatehouse. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Nothing of note. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
I don't recall seeing any blowdowns. Blazes could use some updating on both Saddle and Hamlin Basin Trails. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Sparkey and Fido are not welcome at Baxter. Again, consult the park's website. |
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 | Bugs: |
Plenty in the parking lot and the lower sections of Chimney Pond Trail, both at 7:30 am and at 6:00 pm. |
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 | Comments: |
A beautiful sunny day with high winds on the ridge. We helped a friend celebrate finishing his NE67! At Chimney Pond there's water available (bring your filter!) a restroom, and a ranger to answer questions. Hamlin Ridge Trail is quite the descent and makes Caps Ridge look like a bunny slope. One of the nicer points of there being limited access to Baxter is that there weren't very many other hikers around. |
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 | Name: |
Stops A. Lot |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-07-01 |
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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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