| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Old Speck Mountain, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Old Speck Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, May 22, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Large parking lot in Grafton State Park with amazing view of rocky cliffs. Good kiosk with an updated weather report and clear signs. There is a suggested fee donation of four dollars. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Low water levels today. Easy water crossings. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trail is in good condition. |
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 | Bugs: |
Black flies at low to moderate level (if that makes any sense). I wore bug spray. I brought a head net but did not use it as I worried it might impair my vision of the trail. |
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 | Comments: |
This was my first time on this trail, which I did for the NE67. Wild nature, views, waterfalls and streams, a fire tower at the summit. I found it very strenuous and sort of like the ups and downs of the Kinsmans or the like. It took me almost 4 hours to go the almost 4 miles up. Good footing, good trail, tons of great rocks. I carried microspikes but there was only one significant patch of snow remaining and it was only 30 feet or less so I didn't even put the spikes on - just took extra care over that area. In fact the bigger factor on this day was the unseasonably warm temps in the 80s. I camped the night before at Grafton Notch Campground, just up the road from the trail. |
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 | Name: |
Rachel Whelton |
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 | E-Mail: |
rachelwhelton@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-05-22 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.youtube.com/rachelwhelton |
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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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