| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Elephant Mountain, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Bushwhack |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, August 26, 2017 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
I made it to the trailhead 3.2 miles from the South Arm Rd with a very low clearance Civic, driving very carefully. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Bugs: |
One sluggish mosquito noted in the parking area- temp 42 |
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 | Comments: |
The usual route, described on NETC many times, is SO much easier than the more direct route I ascended in 1999, plowing through the thick spruce with knee-knocking hidden blowdown guarding the Eastern side of the summit. When I was in the School of Whack, 'real hikers' favored a direct on-bearing assault, only 'whimps' would take the path of least resistance. With experience, I am happy now to be in the latter category.
(I'll be continuing to climb these NEHH peaks in all seasons. Don't hesitate to contact me if you'd like company or help with Winter trail-breaking). |
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 | Name: |
rollie |
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 | E-Mail: |
mark451@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2017-08-27 |
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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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