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Hiking Trail Conditions Report
Peaks
Peaks Old Speck Mountain, ME
Trails
Trails: Eyebrow Trail, Old Speck Trail, Grafton Loop Trail
Date of Hike
Date of Hike: Wednesday, October 2, 2013
Parking/Access Road Notes
Parking/Access Road Notes: plenty of parking at Grafton Notch parking area. 
Surface Conditions
Surface Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable 
Recommended Equipment
Recommended Equipment:  
Water Crossing Notes
Water Crossing Notes: all crossings done with ease and dry shoes. 
Trail Maintenance Notes
Trail Maintenance Notes: trails are in excellent condition with the exception of a few minor blowdowns on the Eyebrow trail, all easily walked over.  
Dog-Related Notes
Dog-Related Notes: didn't see a single dog. Hell, only saw one other human! The Eyebrow trail would not be good for a dog, but the ascent via the Old Speck trail would be fine for a fit dog.  
Bugs
Bugs: none! 
Lost and Found
Lost and Found: nothing 
 
Comments
Comments: Awesome hike despite the summit being in the clouds. Peak foliage and not a soul to share it with. This was my first hike in the Grafton Notch area but I hope to come back and explore more of the Mahoosucs and other peaks. Maine rocks for hiking!  
Name
Name: Richard HikerLegs 
E-Mail
E-Mail: HikerLegs@comcast.net 
Date Submitted
Date Submitted: 2013-10-02 
Link
Link: https:// 
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