| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Elephant Mountain, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Elephant Mountain Road, bushwhack |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, February 15, 2016 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
We parked on the side on South Arm Road (plowed and in good shape) about 10 miles north of Andover, Maine. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Skis |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
none |
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 | Comments: |
Our Presidents' Day trek up Elephant Mt. began at -1 degree with a ski/hike up Elephant Mt. Rd. (not plowed) 3 miles to the usual summer trailhead, packs on my sled. 5-7 inches of powder over a snowmobile track base. Left our sled/skis and switched to snowshoes for the bushwhack. At times we found good openings--so much different/tougher in winter than summer--and also had numerous false starts trying to find a reasonable line through the thick, snow-covered spruce/fir. 2-3 ft of snow up high. Definitely some steep, gnarly going at times. Glad to reach the summit cannister complete with elephant trunk and spatula. We appreciated the spatula for helping us open the cannister, as we had no burgers to flip. Last entry 3+ wks prior, then Veteran's Day prior to that; more moose than hikers. Skiing down Elephant Mt Rd the last 3 miles was glorious and fun, glad we brought the skis - a great way to end the day. |
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 | Name: |
Donna D |
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 | E-Mail: |
winnie@vermontel.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-02-16 |
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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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