| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Race, Mt. Everett, MA |
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 | Trails: |
Race Brook Trail, Appalachian Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, December 29, 2018 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Room for several cars in the paved pull-off at the Race Brook Falls trailhead, located on the western side of MA route 41, about two and a half miles north of the MA/CT line. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Leaves - Significant/Slippery, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
One crossing near the campsites was crossed using a footbridge, but all other crossings were rock hopped. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Some debris on the upper part of Race Brook Trail, as well as the Appalachian Trail toward Race and Everett. |
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 | Comments: |
Where did winter go? The temperature was higher than normal for this time of year, and the hike was almost completely snow and ice free. Conditions were unusually wet, almost like what I'd find in spring- there were some decently big areas of standing water and mud, and both the lower and upper tiers of Race Brook Falls were roaring. Needless to say, my microspikes got a free ride, but with the incoming sub-freezing temps, I'd still recommend bringing them or some other form of traction. |
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 | Name: |
Spencer |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-12-29 |
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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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