| Date of Hike: |
Saturday, May 12, 2012 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Park tote road is in good shape. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Standing/Running Water on Trail |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
Water levels are high due to snow melt and recent rain. Both crossings of Nesowadnehunk Stream are very dificult. Use blue blazed Highwater Bypass trail instead. Crossing of Katahdin Stream and Abol Stream are on bridges. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
On 5/11 and 5/12 a crew of 9 Maine A.T. Club volunteers worked on the 14.5 miles of the A.T. in Baxter State Park. We cleared blowdowns cleaned water bars and drainages and clipped brush and branches to have the A.T. in BSP ready for opening day of camping on May 15th. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
No pets allowed in BSP. Even Percival Baxter did not brings his dogs into the park that he established. |
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| Bugs: |
none due to cool temperature. |
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| Lost and Found: |
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