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Hiking Trail Conditions Report
Peaks
Peaks Gulf Hagas, ME
Trails
Trails: Appalachian Trail, Gulf Hagas Rim Trail, Pleasant River Road Trail
Date of Hike
Date of Hike: Tuesday, August 13, 2019
Parking/Access Road Notes
Parking/Access Road Notes: Once on the KI road stop at the gate. There is a $15 DUF for out of state residents. If you want a campsite, that is an additional $12 per night. KI road is rough but the big rocks are painted orange and easily avoided.  
Surface Conditions
Surface Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant 
Recommended Equipment
Recommended Equipment:  
Water Crossing Notes
Water Crossing Notes: There is a 40 foot ford of the Pleasant River to begin with. Water levels can be low or rise to your waist, plan accordingly.  
Trail Maintenance Notes
Trail Maintenance Notes: Trails are fine.  
Dog-Related Notes
Dog-Related Notes: I would not recommend this trail for dogs. You are on high thin ledges. One wrong step for you or your dog could be disaster.  
Bugs
Bugs: Skeeters were HUGE and hungry 
Lost and Found
Lost and Found: NA 
 
Comments
Comments: What a beautiful and rugged area. Many miles of waterfalls and cascades. Challenging trail around the Gulf. Looking over the edge of a 100+ foot drop. Thoroughly enjoyed this trip to the 100 mile wilderness. A must see for anyone who enjoys waterfalls.  
Name
Name: Mouse and Isis 
E-Mail
E-Mail: rachel_kowalsky@hotmail.com 
Date Submitted
Date Submitted: 2019-08-14 
Link
Link: https://sghnh48.blogspot.com/2019/08/gulf-hagas-maine.html 
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