| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
East Royce, ME |
|
 | Trails: |
Royce Trail, Royce Connector, East Royce Trail |
|
 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, May 27, 2021 |
|
 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Brickett Place had 3 other vehicles in the morning. Same in late afternoon. |
|
 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
|
 | Recommended Equipment: |
|
|
 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Easy crossings, but I was clumsy near the end and stepped right in... |
|
 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A few minor blowdowns along the Royce Trail, duck under or walk around. Lots of branches on the trail. |
|
 | Dog-Related Notes: |
|
|
 | Bugs: |
Wind and dry air kept them at bay. A few mosquitoes bit me, but I never bothered to use repellent.
One of our group found a tick crawling up her leg. |
|
 | Lost and Found: |
|
|
|
|
|
 | Comments: |
Royce trail was dry with good footing. Water levels are fairly low in the stream crossings. Trails have lots of detritus and give the appearance of having seen little recent use. Our group of three saw one other couple on the trail today, and they didn't go beyond Mad River Falls. It was a spectacular day for hiking -- blue sky, sun, cool temps, dry air, few if any bugs. I never even broke into a sweat. We got as far as the open ledge near the summit of E. Royce -- didn't bother to find the true summit. Views were immense. |
|
 | Name: |
Spartacus |
|
 | E-Mail: |
acmearb@hotmail.com |
|
| Date Submitted: |
2021-05-27 |
|
 | Link: |
 https:// |
|
|
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. |
|
