| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Lead Mountain , ME |
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 | Trails: |
Lead Mountain Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, May 31, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
The road to the trailhead is somewhat rough, but in decent shape with most large rocks easily avoidable. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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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 very eroded, but clear |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Great for dogs |
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 | Bugs: |
The blackflies were bad at times. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
The road in was a bit rough, but totally doable with mid-clearance. The hike up on the jeep trail passed the old fire watchmans' cabin on the way to the summit where the former fire tower has been replaced by a cell tower. The fire tower footings remain, along with the fire tower itself, now toppled onto its side in the forest. On the south side of the summit, a short trail leads to a rocky outcropping with the base of another tower still standing; this spot is where we ate lunch. Although there wasn't much in the way of views, it was still a good hike with interesting historical sites on the mountain. |
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 | Name: |
Sam Shirley |
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 | E-Mail: |
newenglandskier13@aol.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-06-01 |
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 | Link: |
 https://walkingmaineswildside.blogspot.com/2026/06/vining-lake-overnight-53053126.html?m=1 |
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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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