 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, July 30, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
I guess it has been a while as the lot at Ripley falls is now a state park fee area - $5 per vehicle to park. Per usual cars lined the road but was lucky to find an open spot at the actual trailhead. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All easy rock hops but lots of water on the trail so boots will get wet |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
On the stretch after the junction with Willey Range trail after you top out on the ridge and head down - there are numerous bog bridges that are beyond their prime that have nails that are sticking out and could be a tripping hazard so keep an eye out. There are two sections of bog bridge that are now submerged under mud and water that you will need to take care to stay on - we used our poles to find and keep on top of them - a missed step here and you are in some serious mud! |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
A good dog hike with lots of water but they will get wet and muddy! |
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 | Bugs: |
Surprisingly we didn't encounter any all day. |
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