Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Sunday River Whitecap, Old Speck Mountain, Baldpate Mountain (West Peak), Baldpate Mountain (East Peak), Long Mountain, Puzzle Mountain, ME |
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| Trails: |
Grafton Loop Trail, Old Speck Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Saturday, June 15, 2013 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
South end parking lot is good gravel, free, with 10+ spots available. Only two being used Saturday night. North end AT parking lot also with plenty of room. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
Rock hopping, plenty of water sources |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Most blow downs cleared this spring. Northern approach to Long Mountain only blazed with orange tape. Trail lightly used and in good condition. |
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| Bugs: |
A few blackflies and mosquitoes - not problematic. |
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| Comments: |
Campsites on western side maintained by AMC and include outhouses. East half sites are MATC and are more primitive. Trail is relatively young and lightly used. Most of the trail is free of the heavy erosion that is so common. |
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| Name: |
Paul |
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| E-Mail: |
pafranklin64@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2013-06-19 |
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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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