Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Cook Conservation Area, MA |
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| Trails: |
Farnsworth Trail, ATV trails, Chapman Trail, Lancaster Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Thursday, March 17, 2016 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Paved parking area off Lunenburg Road (Rt. 70) in Lancaster. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
No problems. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A few scattered blowdowns along this loop. Most trail junctions are signed with the names of the trails, which do not appear on the town's map of the area (the map does have mileages though, where the signs do not): http://www.ci.lancaster.ma.us/pages/lancasterma_bcomm/CookConservation_Trails_11x17L.pdf |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Great trails for dogs. Saw several. |
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| Bugs: |
Nope. |
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| Lost and Found: |
Nothing. |
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| Comments: |
A nice quick 4.5 mile loop through this conservation area in Lancaster, which uses old woods roads for the most part. Trails are mostly flat with little elevation gain. Historic mill site right at the start of the loop. The FT follows the bank of the Nashua River, making it the most scenic section. This area sees frequent use, but if you keep heading out toward other end, you will hardly see anyone. Trails were mostly dry with minor areas of mud from the recent rain. |
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| Name: |
KenM |
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| E-Mail: |
kmacgray@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-03-17 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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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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