Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Old Speck Mountain, ME |
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| Trails: |
Old Speck Trail, Mahoosuc Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, October 6, 2020 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty at the AT parking area in Grafton Notch |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
All easy rock steps |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A few blow downs but easy to get around. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
This is a rugged trail for dogs. Make sure they are seasoned and can handle rock scrambles. Bring water |
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| Bugs: |
NA |
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| Lost and Found: |
NA |
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| Comments: |
This was actually an overnight at Speck Pond shelter and a visit to Old Speck. Enjoyed the challenging trail. That 1.1 down to the pond was a lot harder than going back up in the morning. Enjoyed having the shelter site to myself. There is no caretaker anymore. |
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| Name: |
Rachel and Isis |
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| E-Mail: |
rachel_kowalsky@hotmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-10-06 |
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| Link: |
https://youtu.be/D1kMZ1h78RY |
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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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