| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Watatic, MA |
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 | Trails: |
Wapack Trail, Midstate Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, March 19, 2016 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Trailhead parking lot off Rte 119 is relatively small considering the popularity of the place; plenty of overflow on the shoulder of Rte 119 |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Wet Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Passable via rock hopping. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Caution: Both Wapack Trail and Midstate Trail are wet/frozen in isolated areas. No blowdowns. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Lots of dogs; very friendly and well-behaved. |
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 | Bugs: |
None yet. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Blue plaid shirt on Midstate Trail just south of MA/NH border. (hanging on tree branch) |
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 | Comments: |
It was a great morning on Mount Watatic. Unlimited views from the summit and it's good to see hikers and bikers going out and getting some fresh air. However, I wish "trail etiquette" was more commonly understood by casual hikers. E.g. - there's enough mountain for everybody...give each hiker some space on the trail. If you're closing in on someone uphill, slow down or take a break, if they don't do so first. It's not a race, the mountain isn't going anywhere. Just a pet peeve of mine. All in all, a wonderful day hike. Check out the video link below to see for yourself. |
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 | Name: |
DeMeglio |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-03-19 |
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 | Link: |
 https://vimeo.com/159640014 |
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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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