Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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None, ME |
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| Trails: |
Speck Pond Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Sunday, May 19, 2024 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Success Pond Road Berlin side: it's usually rough spots..after the split, there's a shallow washout that Tacoma handled easy..a short distance later, a much deeper one, not attempted..10-15 walk to trailhead, a spot to park near the washout..the trailhead itself has a massive washout! Unknown conditions from the RT. 26 side.. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Leaves - Significant/Slippery |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
First crossing, which is usually dry, now has water running in it, and second crossing of Sucker Brook both rock hop across... |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Lots of water run off damage near the trail and in some cases on the trail, but erosion not too serious. Eight areas needed blow down removal by saw and/or dragging off trail.. |
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| Bugs: |
Pretty bad, attempting to fly into eyes and ears, only got bit once.. |
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| Comments: |
This was a trail maintenance trip, and to get the word out with road conditions on Success Pond Road..only made it to the sharp turn when the time limit was up..trail passable to that spot! |
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| Name: |
Keith E |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-05-19 |
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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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