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Currently, I am a part of a group that is planning on doing some winter hiking in Baxter State Park soon. We are awaiting confirmation. Our plan is: Day 1 - Trout Brook Farm Day 2 - South Branch Pond Day 3 - Traveler Mountain Day 4 - 13.2 miles out. I'm not concerned about hiking in on the...

I'm sharing some photos and text from hiking in Washington state. I live out here now, but am originally from Maine and spent most of my life hiking the mountains of Maine and New Hampshire. I post infrequently here. Camp Muir- April 22, 2012 The goal since I moved out here 2 years ago has...

Does anyone have the above they can send me in a PM? I realize this may entail me posting beta for hikes in Washington state (Maine ex-pat). I will be hiking Mt Success this Sunday. Thanks in advance for any tips. I've read up on info. I believe the wreckage to be in a general east-south...

I'm a software engineer, not an entomologist, so apologies if this is common. I've hiked plenty in Northern New England and never seen another of its kind. https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/5rnyE3_g5c7gicnJ9NtzMNzDrZ5McF6Z_SeY52Hc4vk?feat=directlink

Date of Hike: 03/26/2011 Trail Conditions: Snow with infrequent bare patches towards the start. Snow consisted of a few inches of powder on top of hard-packed snow. Special Equipment Required: Snowshoes and poles recommended. Comments: Ask for permission at the Philbrook Farm Inn to park in...

I am visiting the area for about a week from the Pacific Northwest. I moved out there from Maine about five months ago. I am seeking information about the route(s) to Mount Ingalls. I am planning on hiking this Saturday. From what I have read here and elsewhere, it seems the Scudder Trail has...

Last weekend I hiked a convoluted route to cover some trails I had never tread. The route was Old Mast->Wonalancet Range->Walden->East->Dicey's->Passaconaway Outlook->Dicey's->East->Square Ledge->Old Mast to return. I recommend the north outlook. Warning, .3 and 200 feet elevation loss from the...

Frequent reader and infrequent poster here. I have hiked the recognized 4000 footers of Maine and New Hampshire, plus many others in the area. Last weekend I made it to Carr Mountain. What a treat. Recently I accepted a job in Snohomish County, Washington that I start within a month. I am...

Summary: http://vftt.org/forums/showthread.php?t=36267 1st Bridge over Rapid Stream: Destructive potholes @ trailhead: Bridge over Norton Brook for road shortcut: Trailhead: Rock stuck in tree roots: Cabin: Summit shelter: Summit tower: Southerly view across ridge: Diapensia...

Saw no trip reports for either of these in cursory searches. Looking for info on any snow or trouble spots. Thanks in advance. 1) Has anyone been up Old Jackson Rd to Tuckerman to Boott Spur to Davis to the top and return via the same way except going down Boott Spur Link recently? or 2) Old...

Didn't see this on the forums.. Search for missing hiker Park rangers in Baxter State Park are searching for a hiker who was last seen Friday afternoon. Officials say 41-year-old Michael Hays failed to return home Friday night after hiking Helon Tayler Trail in the park. The Forest Service has...

Has anyone been up it recently? Does anyone know if the road to the trailhead is open? I've called Penobscot Indian Nation Department of Natural Resources and been forwarded to the Maine Warden Service. No answers yet. Can anyone think of anyone else to call? Thanks in advance. :confused:

To settle a discussion between a friend and I. Is it pronounced (pardon the bad approximations)- ka-but or ka-bow? Thanks for reading and thanks in advance for answers.