Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
| Peaks |
Old Speck Mountain, ME |
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| Trails: |
Old Speck Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Monday, January 11, 2021 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lot was plowed |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable) |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
No significant crossings. Cascade Brook falls were frozen and we could hear the water gurgling underneath the snow |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One blowdown at approximately the halfway point |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
No problem for a dog |
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| Bugs: |
None |
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| Lost and Found: |
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| Comments: |
We were the only 2 people on this trail this Monday. Started at 8:10am and finished at 2:50p. My friend, who is also a guide, suggested against the Eyebrow trail as it is steep, with icy ledges to traverse. The trail was well packed and we did fine with micro spikes. The trail is mostly wooded. We layered up at the Old Speck, Mahoosuc junction. At the wooded summit, took my spikes off and climbed the vertical, metal ladder to the tower platform. Amazing 360 views from the tower. |
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| Name: |
Pauline |
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| E-Mail: |
paulifeng@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-01-13 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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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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