| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Bigelow Mountain - Avery Peak, Bigelow Mountain - West Peak, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Stratton Brook Pond Road, Fire Wardens Trail, Bigelow Range Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, April 29, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Stratton Pond Rd is open. However there are a few spots that are still muddy enough that while passable would required 4WD or a larger size vehicle such as a truck or SUV. I drove .7 miles until reaching the area where the AT crosses the road to begin my hike. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow - Drifts, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant, Snow/Ice - Postholes, Slush |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Rock to rock or via logs since levels are low |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Only a few spots could use some cutting and clearing. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
N/A |
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 | Bugs: |
N/A |
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 | Lost and Found: |
One black Marmot Mitt (right hand) on side of Stratton Pond Rd |
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 | Comments: |
There was about 1 inch on fresh snow starting at 2000 ft and 3-4 inches of new wet snow on top. The overall depths in places are over 2 feet. I recommend medium traction (not full crampon ) for the last steep 1 mile sectoin before hitting the col between the Bigelow peaks. Overall the trail is pretty wet at this point so waterproofed boots would help.
With the temps, wind, chill factor and snowy scenery, it felt more like March than almost May. |
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 | Name: |
Bush-hacker |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-04-30 |
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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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