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    Hunt trail--baxter 7-21-14

    :D Super nice trail..years of trail work sure shows. up to treeline was mostly dry with one nice water point. above treeline, endless views with a side of slight breeze. first time there and it was spectacular boulder field is fun grippy climbing..takes some time to work up it. trail crew...
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    baxter state park

    Great trip, swam once at the falls to clean up, boy is that cold....hit sentinal mtn on sunday and summitted on monday... Cool temps and wide open views..spectacular... Thanks for all the help people... One thing i was not ready for was the small leantoos... Hardly room for 3 and no...
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    baxter state park

    thanks All.. Leaving in the Am.. My Subee blew a head gasket last night so I rented a car... oh the fun lol ..
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    baxter state park

    I am... debating on getting some drive out if i can stay reasonable. if not start early and arrive at 5pm
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    baxter state park

    If I wanted to stop after 6 hours of driving , somewhere from Portsmouth to Portland, any cheap hotels in the area to bed for the night?
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    baxter state park

    all good info people, thanks..I always ax up some 2x6 cut pieces for kindling. always gets it going. I'm bringing a propane camp grill to cook mostly but I will use a cook basket overtop the grate since there is one. Only trouble with ranger wood or wood I find to buy, is that it rarely is dry...
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    baxter state park

    Next Question: Firewood is sold Inside the park since they say don't bring any even from Maine?? do the firerings have grates? thanks
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    baxter state park

    yes, I was looking for a beach near by our camping area. Swimming hole you might say. No leeches thanks.....Geshhhhhhh
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    baxter state park

    Having Never hiked a high Peak, I'm happy to get my daughter up this one. Then visit some other less intense activities, any suggestions? Beach? I plan on heading to the coast early if we summit early in the week, gotta find some roadside lobster to Mooow on.
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    baxter state park

    thanks Peakbagger....
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    baxter state park

    Well I checked on camping, its going to be in the park. roaring brook and katahdin are both full so im opting for Abol. Trail is closed but its open. We will take the AT (HUNT) trail. I don't want to be driving . We have 5 days or so to take a good weather day. Where abouts is the last water on...
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    baxter state park

    i think id like to camp inside to save the travel. So now which camping site. Katahdin stream or Roaring brook . plan early was Abol but route closed. Any suggestions?
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    baxter state park

    Headed to Katahdin in july I hope. planning is late im sure. Need info on taking my daughter 15, i see the abol trail is closed. so whats the next best trail for a friendly hike up ? campground? book to read about? map ? thanks from NY!!
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    Hunger mtn 11-3-13

    After winter host Training Holly and I left for the great state of VT, Waterbury and stowe area. Hooked up at dinner by The Procook at the Hen of the Wood for the finest dinner ever then some much needed rest as we crash at his place. Sunday Coffee, omelette and chitchat we where on our way to...
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    Save the Date, 2013 ADK BBQ!!!

    Sorry I wont make it Teejay...wedding in CT.... guess Ill look forward to G-11.... stay safe all!!
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    Northville-Placid Trail Backpack - North Section 7/4 or 7/5

    did you end up going?? I too left on the 4th from LL and finished on the 6th... some nice places and loads of water and Mud...Hope your trip worked out..I found a guy that took good care of my car spot..
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    Pemi Loop 411

    im not either, lol ..I guess like calling the adk LOJ for info on the area..= whats in that area
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    Pemi Loop 411

    super Information, thank You... any information centers to call ??local places?
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    Pemi Loop 411

    Hi..Rob here.... Im doing the searches and reading on the Pemi Loop...seems theres lots to take in...CW--CCW...I've yet to find anything about water, I did know water is at the Hut I believe, but where else? any links to read from.personal thoughts welcome...Im an ADK guy with little to Zero...
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    Blood Sucking Bugs Update

    On a dry year I bet No issue...Not this one....thanks for the info...headed out for some NPT action this weekend and next, I'm sure it will be brutal...:(
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