Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Old Speck Mountain, ME |
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| Trails: |
Old Speck Trail, Mahoosuc Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, December 28, 2016 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Large and plowed but kind of an ice rink right now. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
All easy |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One little walk-around blowdown about 1/2 mile up trail. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Percy the mtn dog gave this hike two paws up. |
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| Comments: |
Looks like route was snowshoed, then barebooted, with resultant frozen divots and postholes making for sometimes tedious walking and careful foot placement. We carried snowshoes, but 'spikes were the way to go given the trail conditions. What this trail needs is a good 12" of snow. ;p
No tracks going toward Speck Pond. Took a few steps that direction. There is a thin icy crust over 8-10" loose granular. Bring snowshoes! |
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| Name: |
Snowflea and Fancypants |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-12-28 |
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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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