| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Moose Hill, Buck Hill, MA |
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 | Trails: |
Midstate Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, April 16, 2011 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Ample parking at Spencer Country Inn on Rte. 9. Space for about 3 vehicles at East Hill Rd. trailhead. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None to speak of. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
This 12.5 mile stretch, from Rte. 9 in Spencer north to East Hill Rd. in Rutland, is clearly marked and well-maintained. No significant blowdowns. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
Saw maybe 3, in 12.5 miles, and not biting. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Moose Hill has good views from its open top and is an interesting NELSAP Lost Ski Area. Lacking any tow, they ferried skiers to the summit by customized, ski-on flatbed truck. LARPers were enacting some fantasy game on the 4H Club's trails around Buck Hill. Sampson's Pebble is covered with graffiti - underwhelming. The Midstate Mid-Point sign is 100 yards south of the East Hill Rd. trailhead. |
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 | Name: |
Amicus |
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 | E-Mail: |
mcsamicus@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2011-04-19 |
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 | Link: |
 https://amicus.smugmug.com/Hiking/2011/Midstate-4/16658295_Bnm5BR#1257749828_fKv4SNs |
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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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