| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Beech Mountain, ME |
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 | Trails: |
West Ridge Trail, South Ridge Trail, Valley Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, August 1, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking lot at pump station is small, but lots of road side parking available within a short walking distance. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No issues |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Great shape! |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
A few annoying ones at the summit |
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 | Lost and Found: |
None |
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 | Comments: |
Apologies for the late report. Great short loop southern approach to this popular peak in Acadia which is relatively lightly used compared to the approach from the north. Beautiful views! Able to climb partway up the tower, but the top tier is closed off. |
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 | Name: |
Jay Baxter |
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 | E-Mail: |
Jbaxtermdfacs@comcast.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-08-06 |
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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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