Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Wachusett Mountain, MA |
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| Trails: |
West Side Trail, Old Indian Trail, Upper Harrington Trail, Semuhenna Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Friday, May 22, 2020 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
When I arrived at 7am there was one other car in the West Side trail lot. When I returned at 8:30, mine was the only car in the lot. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
both crossings have fine wooden bridges. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails are 50% wider than usual. Especially around spots that were recently wet/muddy, there are herd paths on either side of the actual trail. There is a well-worn path off the West side trail (on the left as you are heading up, right before a little ledge) leading to.... ? |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
although the signs say "dogs must be on a leash" I guess that doesn't apply to the two dogs I encountered off of their leash at the Harrington/Semuhenna intersection. |
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| Bugs: |
Black flies and a few mosquitoes at the parking area; otherwise, none. |
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| Comments: |
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| Name: |
Big Will |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-05-23 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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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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