| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Kibby Mountain, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Kibby Mountain Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, September 23, 2018 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
From ME 27 north of Eustis, we took Gold Brook Road (which turns in to Beaudry Road) 9.3 miles, taking a right uphill on a rougher road for about 0.3 to the unmarked start of the trail, a grass grown double-track road branching left. A higher clearance vehicle is recommended, we did fine in our Subaru. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Other than a few sections of standing water on the flatter sections, and a step-over and a leaner near the summit, the trail/road is in great shape. |
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 | Comments: |
Former firetower peaks being the theme, we headed out on the logging/wind farm roads between ME 27 and US 201. The unsigned Kibby Mountain Trail is grass-grown doubletrack to a fork, then follows an older road to the right at some flagging, up a switchback to the top. The tower is still standing, though it appears that it was once higher, as a heap of twisted structural debris sits in the woods just off the summit. The wood of the observation platform is questionable, though a solid beam sits diagonally across the rotting boards, allowing you to enjoy the views, without worrying that you'll plunge through the floor. Beautiful views all around, as far as Katahdin. |
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 | Name: |
Bill Robichaud |
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 | E-Mail: |
bill.robichaud@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-09-24 |
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 | Link: |
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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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