| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Watatic, MA |
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 | Trails: |
Unnamed Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, February 28, 2016 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked on a pulloff along Route 119 in Ashburnham. PPlenty of parking was available, and the parking area was clear. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Leaves - Significant/Slippery, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
The trail I used is technically closed, but in great condition. There were no markings, aside from a few stray carins. The trail was very well-worn and easy to follow despite this. There were no maintenance issues with the trail. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw plenty of dogs out today! |
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 | Bugs: |
None. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
None. |
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 | Comments: |
The trail I followed was technically a closed trail, but it was well-worn and I saw many other hikers along it. The trailhead is 0.8 miles east of the Wapack trail (if you follow Rt. 119.) The "trail closed" sign is small and not in a highly visible place, so it's easy to miss (I missed it on the way up.)
The trail follows some disused power lines to the summit. It is a bit steep and covered with leaves- the leaves can be wet, loose, or slippery in places.
There were a few very small patches of ice along the trail, but they were easily avoidable. |
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 | Name: |
Kathleen |
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 | E-Mail: |
katapt3@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-02-29 |
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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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