We are day hiking the AT. In Maine there is a section from the top of Saddleback Mtn. to Caribou Valley that is approx 17-18 miles of strenuous hiking. We really can't backpack it overnight and as I was looking at a map there is a road, Perham Stream logging road that crossed the AT in the middle of this stretch. I have heard that someone was able to drive this road with a Dodge caravan but it was back in 2005. This road is reached via Rt 142 north from the town of Phillips and then onto the East Madrid Road. Usually when there is logging going on there the road will be fine, and also with Irene coming through last fall I wonder how it faired. So my question is does anyone know of this road and what the condition of it is and would it be passable? Or is there a way to find out if there will be logging this spring and summer there?
We would be very greatful for any help with this question.
Thank you
Angie