| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Willard Brook State Forest, MA |
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 | Trails: |
Friends Trail, Butterscotch Trail, Rattlesnake Trail, |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, November 22, 2019 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Didn't see a lot, parked at a pull off about 5 minutes walk from trails. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Leaves - Significant/Slippery |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Well made signs and good blazing. Trails with signs didn't have blazes and were not on the state map - sometimes led to getting lost but the trails were in good condition. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
A few flitting around but not interested in human flesh. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Lost a paper copy of the trail map!! So sorry. Saw anthropogenic artifacts including an old ladder and an old outhouse. |
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 | Comments: |
Unknown hill, Willard Brook State Forest
Started off at Vinton pond. Took a bearing into the thicket near the pond. Crossed some abandoned forest roads and a forgotten outhouse. A short trip up the slope with more open woods and classic central MA hardwoods. A few nice pines at the hilltop. Came across a network of trails that aren't on the state map and subsequently disoriented me. All well maintained and pleasant, thanks to the work of a local outdoor club I presume. Altogether a wonderful few hours in solitude traveling around this unnamed hill through picturesque forest.
(not sure if the link will work - first attempt at this picture sharing shortcut) |
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 | Name: |
Curtis N |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-11-22 |
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 | Link: |
 https://twitter.com/curt_nordgaard/status/1198045970866552832?s=21 |
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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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