Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Old Blue Mountain, ME |
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| Trails: |
Appalachian Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Saturday, December 19, 2020 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at the AT Crossing on South Arm Rd. The road is plowed wide enough for 2 cars to pass. There is not a designated lot and I parked roadside on a wider spot 100 feet from the trailhead. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Unpacked Powder |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Several blowdowns on the first half of the trail that require minimal off trail navigation. |
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| Comments: |
The first half mile ascends steeply. The snow covered the rocks but wasn't deep enough to create a snowshoe hardpack. Snow was ankle deep with knee deep patches and drifts. Anywhere from 4" to 12" above 2500 Ft. Difficult conditions today but the trail is broken out to the Old Blue Summit. Great views. |
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| Name: |
HockeyPuck |
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| E-Mail: |
Trevorp66@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-12-19 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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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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