| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Elephant Mountain, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Elephant Mountain Road, bushwhack |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, October 24, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
No changes from the last report. Drove a sedan within 0.5 mile of start of herd path on Elephant Mountain Road mostly without issues. It's less of a concern of ground clearance and more just navigating rocky sections. South Arm Road is paved. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Leaves - Significant/Slippery |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
N/A |
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 | Comments: |
The beginning of the herd path is completely covered in smaller saplings, seemingly since 2019ish based on tracing back trail reports (see Teal Goat's report). The herd path is still mostly discernible but you are constantly trying to walk and balance on piles of dead saplings until you reach the first boggy section. From here, there is intermittent cairns and flagging tape but the flagging tape isn't always reliable. The herd path is easy to lose with blowdowns and bogs. I found the herd path much easier to follow on the descent. A reminder to wear orange - saw a few hunters out on Elephant Mountain Road. |
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 | Name: |
E.T. Fudge |
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 | E-Mail: |
e p u r m o r t @ g m a i l |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-10-26 |
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 | Link: |
 https:// |
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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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