| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Old Speck Mountain, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Old Speck Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, September 2, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking was plentiful. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
One - without any rain, it was a mere trickle. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
n/a |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
No dogs. I wish I'd seen some. |
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 | Bugs: |
Either some very noisy flies or bees followed me for a bit from the summit as I descended. They stayed behind me the whole time, so it wasn't really an issue. |
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 | Comments: |
Started out from the trailhead at 6am. It quickly warmed up past what the forecast had been telling me, so I had to shed layers after about 1/3 of a mile. Steep from the get-go, though there were stretches where it was flat and offered a nice break. Crossed paths with a couple of thru-hikers, and made it to the summit/fire tower about 8:20 or so. On the way back down, I encountered a few more folks who were ascending, and it was still sunny and beautiful. Lots of great views. I would highly recommend this one if you're looking for great foliage shots at the summit once Autumn really kicks in.
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 | Name: |
TerrapinNH |
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 | E-Mail: |
shepard919@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-09-03 |
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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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