| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Katahdin - Baxter Peak, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Park Tote Road, Abol Trail, Hunt Trail, Saddle Trail, Cathedral Trail, Cathedral Cutoff, Baxter Peak Cutoff |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, August 10, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at Katahdin Stream and road walked/hitched to Abol. Both lots were at capacity for the day |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No significant unbridged crossings |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
All trails are very well marked and maintained |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Not allowed |
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 | Bugs: |
Just some blackflies above treeline |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
We ended up with great weather for Emma's first time up Katahdin! We ascended via the Abol Trail to the summit. There were undercast views to start the day, which cleared later on. Before descending the Hunt Trail, we made a loop around the Tableland on The Cathedral Cutoff and the Baxter Peak Cutoff. These trails don't see as much traffic and they provided great views from angles not seen on the other trails. |
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 | Name: |
Sam Shirley |
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 | E-Mail: |
newenglandskier13@aol.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-08-11 |
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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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