Albany Mountain - Albany Mountain Trail, Albany Mountain Spur - 8-22-2020

Hiking Trail Conditions Report
	Peaks	Albany Mountain, ME

	Trails:	Albany Mountain Trail, Albany Mountain Spur

	Date of Hike:	Saturday, August 22, 2020

	Parking/Access Road Notes:	Take Flat road from West Bethel or Patte Brook Road from Rte 5/35 to Forest Road (leads to Crocker Pond signed with hiker/campground sign). Trail-head is in 0.6 mile in on right. Room for 8 cars was full today with cars along the road.

	Surface Conditions:	Dry Trail

	Recommended Equipment:

	Water Crossing Notes:	None!

	Trail Maintenance Notes:	One large 2+ foot diameter blowdown about 1 mile in; straddle to get across

	Dog-Related Notes:	Very dog friendly trail met many out enjoying the day.

	Bugs:	Still out! needed bug spray to keep them at bay.

	Lost and Found:


	Comments:	Been quite a while since I've been on this trail last time I was there I traveled the old Albany notch trail with all its mud and water! This trail is a joy with easy grades throughout and a nice easy trail bed. An interesting spot is crossing the beaver dam! There is a short side trail on the right to great view ledge a short distance up the spur. After reaching the summit make sure to head downhill following a well worn trail to a series of ledges with great views. Many people out today enjoying the trial with social distancing and masks.

	Name:	Brian from Maine

	E-Mail:	brobert1@maine.rr.com

	Date Submitted:	2020-08-23

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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.