Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Old Speck Mountain, ME |
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| Trails: |
Old Speck Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Thursday, March 24, 2016 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Empty |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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| Comments: |
Based on the last trip report, we expected much worse conditions . Only a dusting of snow for the first mile covering the many rocks.
This section was slow & tedious during our descent since there was plenty of ice to deal with. Wore spikes the entire day. After the first mile, things really improved with the
2-3 inches of new snow. Trail was hard packed due to the cold (19-22 degrees) temps. One large ice flow towards the summit.
It's been almost 15 years since I've visited this fine peak after doing a 3 day back pack over the Mahoosucs. Perhaps it wasn't be best weather day with limited views but we managed to
have a great time enjoying the beautiful woods.
Another great adventure with my main squeeze. |
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| Name: |
Schorman & Lady Di |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-03-25 |
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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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