Accessing Spaulding Mtn from Sugarloaf ski area

[bignslow]

Does anyone use fire wardens trail in winter? Is there road access on that side or is it all a ski in?

They rebuilt the bridges over rapid stream this past year, so that is a huge difference (those were difficult/impossible crossings without the bridges). In late December 2015 we were able to get a F150 to the summer trailhead, and we were able to (very, very, very carefully) get a Prius to the bridges (with some bottoming out along the way).

I heard that they're plowing the road back there for logging, so even with more snow, I think you would be fine getting within a half mile of the summer trailhead with a higher clearance vehicle (subaru or bigger).

 

[Tahoma]

They rebuilt the bridges over rapid stream this past year, so that is a huge difference (those were difficult/impossible crossings without the bridges). In late December 2015 we were able to get a F150 to the summer trailhead, and we were able to (very, very, very carefully) get a Prius to the bridges (with some bottoming out along the way).

I heard that they're plowing the road back there for logging, so even with more snow, I think you would be fine getting within a half mile of the summer trailhead with a higher clearance vehicle (subaru or bigger).

That's good to know. I hiked there this fall and the new bridges were great. I think it could be a fun ski up there on the summit. Maybe even stay a night in the rock shelter

 

[bikehikeskifish]

Last year (13 months ago), we had no troubles with parking for the FWT up Abe. Gotta love the Subaru Forester and Jeep This year, the same two vehicles made it 1 mile down the Stratton Brook Road... to the point where cars are prohibited from going further.

Tim

 

[Tahoma]

That is great to know Tim, my Pilot should have no trouble. Ill be heading there soon! Thanks again.