| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Hunger, MA |
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 | Trails: |
Midstate Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, March 20, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
I parked at the camp and did the road walk. Plenty of parking there but, that will change in summer time. Another guy parked at Hoyt road and had no issues. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Snow - Spring Snow, Leaves - Significant/Slippery, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
One sketchy crossing closer to route 12. All ice bridges are unstable. Must use the ropes or go upstream to look for another way. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A few leaners but, nothing major. Trail is well blazed. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
The trail is super icy. Make sure your dog can handle it. Plenty of water in this section but always bring extra depending on your plan. Make sure your dog can handle the planned mileage. |
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 | Bugs: |
Nope. Not yet. But, I have my bug spray ready. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
One glove by the sketchy water crossing. It’s in a tree. |
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 | Comments: |
Hiked map 2 in the guidebook. It is super icy out there. Don’t be me and forget your spikes. A good day out none the less and a great section of trail. The view from Mt Hunger is worth it. |
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 | Name: |
Rachel and Isis |
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 | E-Mail: |
rachel_kowalsky@hotmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-03-20 |
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 | Link: |
 https://youtu.be/ArS5G4ji_kw |
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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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