Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
| Peaks |
Ragged Mountain, ME |
|
| Trails: |
Georges Highland Path |
|
| Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, February 6, 2019 |
|
| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
The small parking area off Hope St. near the Rockport/Hope line was frozen over, but I could easily drive in and out. |
|
| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Ice - Blue, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow/Ice - Postholes, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
|
| Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Traction |
|
| Water Crossing Notes: |
The only real crossing had a footbridge over it, but there was an area that looked like it flooded and then froze solid, thus creating a crossing of sorts. |
|
| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
No major issues. |
|
| Dog-Related Notes: |
|
|
| Bugs: |
|
|
| Lost and Found: |
|
|
|
|
|
| Comments: |
The lower and upper parts of trail were mostly covered with frozen granular snow, but the steeper middle section had a lot of ice, which at times was tricky to cross and even bypass. I got by with light traction, but crampons wouldn't be overkill on some of these areas. Nice hike with excellent weather otherwise, and I didn't see anyone else, which was weird given that there was very little wind and mostly sunny skies. |
|
| Name: |
Spencer |
|
| E-Mail: |
|
|
| Date Submitted: |
2019-02-06 |
|
| Link: |
https:// |
|
|
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. |
|