Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mahoosuc Arm, Old Speck Mountain, ME |
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| Trails: |
Notch Trail, Mahoosuc Trail, Old Speck Trail, May Cutoff, Speck Pond Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Thursday, August 1, 2013 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Success Pond Road usual roughness - high clearance car preferred! On the way to the Notch Trail trailhead there are a couple of very rough bridges - one looks like it's starting to fall apart - was afraid to drive across it. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
no major crossings of any note |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
some blowdowns near the col just north of Mahoosuc Notch - difficult to get around |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
not the place for dogs though there was plenty of water everywhere. |
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| Bugs: |
a few but no bug dope required |
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| Comments: |
Did this as a bike spot - left bike at Speck Pond TH and then hiked the loop up the Notch Trail to the Mahoosuc Trail northbound to Old Speck - came out Speck Pond Trail.
Was having a fun time in Mahoosuc Notch until I slipped and fell backwards onto a sharp rock, then, was just hoping it would end - blood and bruises in several places - glad I brought the duct tape. My hat goes off to any through hiker with a large pack. I kept asking myself each time I'd see the arrows pointing into a cave with a TINY exit, "You've got to be kidding me!!!"
Fun to see some brook trout in the pools in Shelter Brook - I almost NEVER see that!
Fine day, fine views, and quite a few people! |
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| Name: |
Becca Munroe |
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| E-Mail: |
beccahiker@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2013-08-01 |
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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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