| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Old Blue Mountain, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Appalachian Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, August 2, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Several places to park along the side of South Arm Road. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No notable crossings. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trail were in good shape. The trail crews have obviously been out in July. There were a couple blowdowns that were easily climbed over or walked around. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
There are a few spots that would be tough for some dogs. Two of the spots have iron rungs built into steep ledges. |
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 | Bugs: |
Minimal today! |
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 | Comments: |
Had not hiked Old Blue in about 5 years. Trail was in good shape overall and the dry conditions made it a very enjoyable hike. If the trail was wet, it would be tough to descend in spots, with water running over smooth rock in a few spots. The steps and water bars were all in great shape.
Was concerned that tree growth would have blocked out the nice views from the summit area, but they thankfully did not. There are also a couple nice viewpoints down low. This is definitely a good workout hike of 5.6 miles, with steep sections at the beginning and the final push to the summit.
Saw roughly 8 people today. All but two were long distance hikers. The other two spotted cars and were doing a long, tough dayhike traverse from South Arm Road to Route 17. Great hiking with my neighbor, Tom. |
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 | Name: |
Marty |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-08-03 |
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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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