Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Doubletop Mountain, ME |
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| Trails: |
Doubletop Mountain Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, August 22, 2012 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Several cars in the Nesowadnehunk day use lot at 1pm, one other on the return. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
Rocks a little slick at the crossing, still an easy rock hop. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trail in great shape down low, fairly eroded on the steeps, well marked and easy to follow the whole way. |
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| Bugs: |
They were around, but didn't really bother me at all, a buzzing fly here and there never hurt anyone. |
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| Comments: |
Probably one of the best reasons to camp at Nesowadnehunk, is the trailhead within the campground. The first mile or so of the trail is nice and soft, with some ups and downs, to the brook crossing. After that, it steepens up, and gets rough... a lot. You then reach an old sign, that points the way to the peaks... 1 mile and 1.2 miles respectively... that's some dubious math if you ask me. Maine miles, I suppose. The steep/rough continues for a bit more, leveling off a bit and softening up, then more steeps up to the summit. Breathtaking views to say the least. Chatted with a couple from New York on the North Peak, and went quickly over to South Peak, with also sports mighty fine views. Returned to take a break on North Peak. Descent went quickly after that, and I made my way to the lean-to to rest up and prepare for the next days hike! This one's worth a repeat. |
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| Name: |
Bill Robichaud |
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| E-Mail: |
bill.robichaud@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2012-08-24 |
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| Link: |
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.481078071904564.119593.100000071269072&type=1&l=1e88e0e40c |
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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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