Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Goose Eye Mountain, ME |
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| Trails: |
Wright Trail, Mahoosuc Trail, Goose Eye Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Thursday, August 30, 2012 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Mine was the second car there, two others showed up, and my companions made five. Our two were the only ones left on return. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
Water levels very low today, all crossings hoppable. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Maintained sections of trail in good shape, a bit muddy in spots, but not bad. The former north branch of the Wright Trail had a couple very muddy sections, and a bunch of step over and duck under blowdowns. I heard that it was closed due to erosion, but there wasn't much evidence of it that I saw. Wish the MBPL would come in and rehab this section of trail, it was still pretty nice in its current condition... but would be better if maintained. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Two groups headed up with two dogs a piece, never did see them. |
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| Bugs: |
Minimal and not bothersome. |
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| Comments: |
What a fantastic day to do Goose Eye. Cruised up to the tent sites, and we made the spot decision to check out the abandoned north fork of the Wright Trail. There were some extremely muddy sections, and plentiful blowdowns (of all varieties), but I did not see the erosion that supposedly was the reason for it being abandoned. Trail is still fairly easy to follow (except in one spot where it appears to continue uphill, when in fact it turns right, descends, and crosses a small stream), with some old faded blazes visible in spots. Enjoyed spectacular views from both peaks, and then retreated down the south branch and back to the cars. It was a very windy day, and just before East Peak, we both put on a layer... fall is definitely in the air! |
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| Name: |
Bill Robichaud |
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| E-Mail: |
bill.robichaud@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2012-08-30 |
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| Link: |
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.483538581658513.120336.100000071269072&type=1&l=cbf33d5816 |
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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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