| 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: |
Friday, January 8, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking lot is plowed |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Sherlock had a great time |
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 | Comments: |
Conditions were great. The trail is hard packed snow with no ice. But there are areas near the top with solid ice on the rocks under the snow so if the ice becomes exposed then good spikes would be important. Right now either snowshoes or spikes can work for the entire hike. From the tracks it looked like no one had worn snowshoes but the the trail was still pretty smooth without post holes. I'd say spikes are preferred until the last mile then snowshoes would be easier since it becomes looser with some blown in snow. |
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 | Name: |
Rick Simmons |
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 | E-Mail: |
RickNH1@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-01-08 |
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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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