Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Blue, ME |
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| Trails: |
Mt. Blue Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Saturday, June 22, 2019 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Ample parking at designated area at the end of Mt. Blue Rd. This is a well maintained dirt road passable by any vehicle. It’s better than several PAVED Maine roads... Nice signs to indicate the way. These were not there 5 years ago. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
No water crossings on this trail. There is a brook if you need water behind the old Ranger’s cabin. Follow the well worn footpath to the right of the cabin. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
None. Immaculate trail. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Some super cute dogs out enjoying the trail. No major obstacles for them. |
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| Bugs: |
Uh.. so this is a Maine trail. Bugs are complimentary to any outdoor venture in Maine. However, the breeze today and the fact that this is a dry tail, by Maine standards, made bugs much less of an issue. |
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| Lost and Found: |
A pair of red glasses were left on a rock past the Rangers cabin. |
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| Comments: |
The brochure published by Maine State Parks cite this trail as being 1.2 miles one way. The lovely, well maintained sign at the trailhead says 1.6 miles to the summit. So, it’s your choice on the distance. Either way, it is a traditional Maine trail that starts climbing at a moderate grade (read this as steep) immediately and doesn’t let up until it spits you out at the summit.
I have not been on this trail in 5 years. Happy to find it in perfect shape and people out there climbing to the 3,187 foot peak.
Visibility was wonderful. Could see all the way to Mt Washington, Old Speck, and a peek at the Bigelows from the communications tower.
There is a designated camping area with fire ring, shelter, and privy to the right of the parking area (as you are looking at the trailhead) in a nice open field. Out of state firewood is banned in Maine. This is literally my backyard so thanks for being awesome hikers! Enjoy! |
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| Name: |
Remington34 |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-06-22 |
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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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