| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Bald Ledge, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Bald Ledge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, October 6, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking lot currently requires good clearance to get to (see my note in the comments). Parking lot is partially mud, so be careful where you park. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No unbridged crossings |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trail is well marked and maintained |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Would be good for dogs |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Bald Ledge is a small peak with a 0.7 mile long trail up it, maintained by the Francis Small Heritage Trust. The most challenging part of this hike was getting to the trailhead. The parking lot is up a narrow road, and parking is discouraged on the more major roads before it. This narrow road recently had a bunch of dirt mixed with large sharp rocks dumped on it, which was never compacted. Good clearance was a must for getting to the parking area, which was half mud itself. I imagine this situation will get better as more people drive on it to compact it.
The trail itself was well marked and relatively straightforward. At the summit, a clifftop viewpoint provides a beautiful view east over Colcord Pond to the surrounding hills. This hike is now included in the Maine Mountain Guide, and it's a great hidden gem. |
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 | Name: |
Sam Shirley |
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 | E-Mail: |
newenglandskier13@aol.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-10-07 |
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 | Link: |
 https://maineswildside.blogspot.com/2023/10/bald-ledge-porter-1187-douglas-mountain.html?m=0 |
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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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