| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Bemis Mountain, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Appalachian Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, September 30, 2018 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
There's a small parking area (2-3 cars) across from Bemis Stream Trailhead, .5 miles from the AT crossing at Height of Land on Rt 17 |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Bemis Stream was pretty easy to cross, but I can see where sometimes it could be very difficult |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trail was in great shape, with quite a bit of chainsaw work in portions. |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Comments: |
Wanted to do something different, so I gave Bemis Mountain a go. Good hike. Best views are from Second Peak. Very muddy from the lean-to all the way to West Peak, sometimes it took some real gymnastics to avoid it. Rocks were wet but not as slippery as I thought, but the tree roots made up for it - they were slippery and actively tried to make me fall. Sun refused to come out so it was a bit chilly at the summits, but a nice crisp fall day overall. Color has started, but I'd say next weekend will be peak peeping. There are some creative cairns on this stretch of the AT. |
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 | Name: |
K Mo |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-09-30 |
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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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