| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Everett, MA |
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 | Trails: |
Race Brook Trail, Appalachian Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, August 31, 2017 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Room for a few cars in a paved pull off alongside MA route 41, a few miles from the MA/CT state line. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All rock hopped, but according to the AMC's Massachusetts Trail Guide, some of them can be difficult in high water. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
No issues. Looks like some wooden steps were installed fairly recently on the AT near the summit. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
There was one bug that bit me, but besides that, I barely saw any bugs. |
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 | Comments: |
The trail was nearly bone dry, but so were the two tiers of Race Brook Falls. Under normal water levels, the falls would be a sight to see, but unfortunately they were basically a trickle. Other than that, no notable issues with the trails. |
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 | Name: |
Spencer |
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| Date Submitted: |
2017-09-01 |
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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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