Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Elephant Mountain, ME |
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| Trails: |
Herd paths, bushwhack |
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| Date of Hike: |
Thursday, May 9, 2013 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Drove in three miles from South Arm Rd. beyond that was soft and deeply rutted. Not worth getting stuck. High clearance helpful. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Postholes, Snow - Spring Snow |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
All easy |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
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| Bugs: |
A few waking up |
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| Lost and Found: |
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| Comments: |
Followed parts of some herd paths when possible. A few very thick sections. Lots of moose sign. Almost ran into one in a clearing, and passed a dead one. Needed snowshoes in sections to stay on top. |
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| Name: |
Wayne |
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| E-Mail: |
Pfwayne@hotmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2013-05-09 |
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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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