Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mad River Falls, East Royce, ME |
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| Trails: |
Royce Trail, Royce Connector, East Royce Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, July 27, 2021 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at Brickett Place across 113. Big lot (historic site and trailhead for several trails). Tied for first place with the big lot in Waterville Valley for best outhouses! Nice, clean, well-stocked with toilet paper. Both huge, since they're ADA accessible. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
WMG warns that some of the crossings may be difficult during high water. Despite the rainy month we've had, there were no problems. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Good signage. Thanks! |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Should be good, if they don't mind a climb. |
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| Bugs: |
A few skeets. |
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| Comments: |
The grade is gentle, a lovely walk in the forest with a beautiful stream running along side you. Then the Mad River Falls, just a short step from the trail. AND THEN...... the rude awakening. It may have seemed like an easy way to get to the Royces, but here the elevation goes up big time. And as you approach the Laughing Lion junction there is no longer a gentle footpath. There are the boulders you're usually used to in the Whites. Royce Connector is relatively flat and there are obstructed views. Down into the col you go and a climb up to East Royce. Am I complaining? No. Variety is the spice of life. Despite the gift from the West that keeps giving, the views were enjoyable (people actually pay big money for fuzzy art, it's called Impressionism, Mother Nature can do the same). Did not spend too much time up there, because rain was coming in. One more thing, further up from Mad River Falls, there is a lovely cascade we called the "No Name Cascade."
If you're into solitude, this is a good one for the first two and a half miles. |
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| Name: |
Beckie and Prema |
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| E-Mail: |
beckiejani@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-07-30 |
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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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