| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Jockey Cap, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Jockey Cap Trail, unnamed trails |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, September 27, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of parking at the new trailhead |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No water crossings |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
The hill has a maze of unmarked trail, most of which have significant erosion |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Good hike for dogs, but they should probably be on leash on the trails that go by Dollar General and the school |
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 | Bugs: |
Not an issue |
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 | Comments: |
Jockey Cap is a very short, but extremely popular hike in downtown Fryeburg. There are a maze of trails which lead from multiple trailheads to the huge ledge on top of the hill. We parked at the new trailhead and made a loop using a variety of these trails. Unfortunately, due to the heavy use the area sees, there is a lot of trash and erosion. The town has been engaging in a project to conserve the area, and hopefully they will eventually completely redo the main trail to better accommodate the high usage.
That being said, it does not take away from the beautiful views from the summit! The open ledge provides a panorama of views that covers roughly 270?. We were also lucky that there were only a few other people on the hill while we were there. |
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 | Name: |
Sam Shirley |
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 | E-Mail: |
newenglandskier13@aol.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-09-27 |
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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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