| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Saddleback Mountain, Saddleback Mountain - The Horn, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Fly Rod Crosby Trail, Berry Pickers Trail, Appalachian Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, July 7, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
The dirt road to the ATV gate is not safely passable by ordinary passenger cars. My pickup truck made it, but I went pretty carefully in the tricky spots where erosion is taking over. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
none |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Great shape, no new blow downs. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
none |
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 | Bugs: |
Horse and deer flies are enthusiastic on the ATV road, otherwise the wind discouraged all other flying insects. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
The Berry Pickers trail to the AT is a beautiful hike through mossy woods and open slab ridges. We had a comfortably cool and windy day to keep the insects at bay, and a nearly impassable road to keep the crowds at bay. Great hike, if your car can survive the drive in. The clouds stayed high, so the views from Saddleback and Horn were unbeatable and the walk along the ridge was easy going. |
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 | Name: |
Miguel |
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 | E-Mail: |
javajetfuel@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-07-08 |
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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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