Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Dunn Falls, ME |
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| Trails: |
Blue Blaze Trail, Appalachian Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Saturday, May 1, 2021 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Little pullout on East B hill rd where AT crosses |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
Water was running very high… had to ford 4 different times…. Water just below the knee |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Great shape… fresh AT blazes |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
N/A |
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| Bugs: |
N/A |
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| Comments: |
Blue blaze trail, Appalachian trail
This was a super fun hike… started on blue blaze trail and the small cascades were huge waterfalls today lol. Cascade after cascade for a half mile then I had to find a safe spot to cross… wasn’t getting around not getting my feet wet so I just found a safe spot and walked through with my boots on. Trekking poles a must with the power of the rushing water. Then up over a steep ridge and back down to my second crossing which was more longer to go across but very doable. From here I scrambled up into a ledgy ravine to Dunn falls. Whoaaa! Snapped a few pictures then I connected with the AT to the top off the falls where I had to ford again… no falling here or it could mean a possible over the falls ride… 😯. Once on the other side I followed a blue blaze trail to the upper falls which was very impressive. I climbed steeply to the top where there is another falls…. I’ve never seen so many waterfalls and cascades in one hike… then I back tracked to AT then back to the East B hill rd which I had to ford one more time before reaching the road. I saw no one all morning but expected because not a recommended hike unless you’re experienced in hiking and water crossings… snowed on and off all morning. Water should be slowing down a little by the time this gets posted.. safe hiking ✌ðŸ». |
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| Name: |
Donnie S. |
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| E-Mail: |
ds.hyrdo22@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-05-02 |
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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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