| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
McCoy-Chapman Forest, ME |
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 | Trails: |
McCoy Gray Birch Trail, Chapman Brook Trail, Sam's Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, November 20, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
only car in the large parking lot |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
no significant stream crossings without a bridge |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
trails are well marked, maintained, and cleared |
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 | Comments: |
Today's first hike was on some new trails in the McCoy-Chapman Forest in Gilead. I followed the new section of the Chapman Brook Trail and Sam's Real, which is also new. The Chapman Brook Trail follows Chapman Brook and passes some beautiful cascades. Sam's Trail follows a grassy old logging road and connects the Chapman Brook Trail to the McCoy Gray Birch Trail.
Between this area and the Bethel Community Forest, it's really exciting to see so many new trails being built. There is a lot of potential in the area to connect to other parcels of conserved land and existing trail systems. |
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 | Name: |
Sam Shirley |
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 | E-Mail: |
newenglandskier13@aol.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-11-20 |
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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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