Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
| Peaks |
Mt. Katahdin - Baxter Peak, ME |
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| Trails: |
Hunt Trail, Abol Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Saturday, September 11, 2021 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Need a parking pass. We got dropped at Katadhin Stream picked up at Abol campgrounds |
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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: |
Bridged |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Both in great shape. Lower Abol undergoing work. Mostly brush cutting |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
No dogs allowed in BSP |
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| Bugs: |
Too windy |
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| Lost and Found: |
Nope |
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| Comments: |
Cool start windy, 20-30 mph w/ 50 mph gusts forecast. Nice warmup to Katahdin Stream Falls, beautiful views here. Windy all day caused many to turn around once at tree line. Fun starts here with iron rungs for help up huge boulders. Slow going tough scrambles....then an 800 foot climb in maybe .8 miles. Winds lessened across the Tablelands but soon returned in force. Photos at top, ducked out of wind. Views for miles, never gets old. Folks doing Knifes Edge, crazy in this wind. Missed those who raised the flag to remember 9/11. We too carried one & displayed at the sign. Past a thru hiker finishing then met his family in the lot. He was right behind us, we toasted & shared a beer & shot of whiskey with him. Great way to finish our hike!! Shout out to Life Alert! Nice to meet you! |
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| Name: |
buzza77 |
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| E-Mail: |
buzza77@msn.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-09-12 |
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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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