| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Carrigain, MA |
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 | Trails: |
Thoreau Falls Trail, Ethan Pond Trail, Shoal Pond Trail, Carrigain Notch Trail, Desolation Trail, Signal Ridge Trail, old fire road |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, June 8, 2019 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Crossing at Thoreau Falls involved leaping a 3-foot gap of rushing water, scary but doable. Not sure I would attempt it going the other direction (coming from Ethan Pond Trail) as the jump would be low-to-high with a small landing area. Water was somewhat high at other water crossings, some stepping stones were submerged and I had to get my feet wet. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Some blowdowns, many nice log bridges on the Shoal Pond Trail |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
Mosquitos got bad late in the day below Mt Carrigain, almost unbearable at camp |
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 | Comments: |
This was day 2 of a 3-day trip. Saw 2 moose and a pine marten in the morning. Thoreau Falls was very beautiful. Shoal Pond Trail was an absolute swamp, keeping my feet dry was impossible. Beautiful views on Mt. Carrigain. Was able to find the abandoned fire road not far past the junction of Signal Ridge and Carrigain Notch trails, made a nice shortcut and was easy to follow although very overgrown. |
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 | Name: |
Ellie |
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 | E-Mail: |
erb245@cornell.edu |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-06-10 |
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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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