Old Speck Mountain - Old Speck Trail - 11-24-2018

Hiking Trail Conditions Report
	Peaks	Old Speck Mountain, ME

	Trails:	Old Speck Trail

	Date of Hike:	Saturday, November 24, 2018

	Parking/Access Road Notes:	Very well plowed with one vehicle when I arrived at 7AM and 12 vehicles at 1PM.

	Surface Conditions:	Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Drifts

	Recommended Equipment:	Snowshoes, Light Traction

	Water Crossing Notes:	There were a few open water crossings down low that were easy to rock hop. Other crossings higher up were ice and snow bridged.

	Trail Maintenance Notes:	Trail in good condition with good blazes and well clipped of branches.

	Dog-Related Notes:	Saw one dog today.

	Bugs:	Saw no bugs today.

	Lost and Found:	There was one pink walking stick stuck next to the trail about 1/2 mile from the parking lot.


	Comments:	A really nice day with temps from 15 to 35, sunny blue sky and a light breeze at times. Saw 9 hikers and 1 dog. The trail was hardpacked snow and very easy to hike. Nice to be out in the woods.

	Name:	Rick S.

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	Date Submitted:	2018-11-24

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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.