| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Sugarloaf Mountain, Spaulding Mountain, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Sugarloaf ski trails, Sugarloaf Side Trail, Appalachian Trail, Spaulding Side Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, January 25, 2019 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Always parking at ski area! |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
N/A |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
No dogs allowed on any portion of the ski slopes |
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 | Comments: |
Ski trails on Sugarloaf are well groomed and make for easy walking. BIG thanks to Roddy and the rest of the Sugarloaf ski patrol for allowing me to travel above the highest lift (yes, they can deny access). From the summit of Sugarloaf, I dropped down the spur trail to the AT and then began a long slog over to Spaulding. No one had been on that stretch of trail in weeks, and it showed. Deep fir traps and navigation challenges abounded, but the recent rain left a crust of ice that remained stable in spots. For those who chase after these peaks in the coming days, I've left a discernible track all the way to Spaulding's summit from the Sugarloaf spur trail. Good luck! |
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 | Name: |
Rabarbara |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-01-25 |
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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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