| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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None, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Shell Pond Loop |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, June 6, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking on Shell Pond road which leaves 113 on the right a mile or so after the Baldface circle trail. Summer trailhead is open which is about a mile in. The road is a bit rough with some good size potholes but doable in any vehicle. Room for 5-6 cars at trailhead today many cars lining the road; trailhead is .3 mile down the road past the gate and signed. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All bridged |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Five major blowdowns along the loop new since we were there in March with herd paths developing to get around; one bridge is missing a wooden plank; there is a stretch where water is running down the trail as you approach the bridge to cross over rattlesnake brook. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Easy canine hike with many small streams for water; they warn not to actually go into the pond because of leeches. |
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 | Bugs: |
Out in force! Bug spray a must |
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 | Comments: |
An easy loop in Evan notch, posting to inform about the blowdowns and bridge. Several view points look over the pond with the baldfaces visible in the background. |
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 | Name: |
Brian From Maine |
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 | E-Mail: |
brobert1@maine.rr.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-06-07 |
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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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