Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Ell Pond, Long Pond, Ashville Pond, RI |
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| Trails: |
Main Trail, Ell Pond spur, Long Pond spur, Stubtown Road, Canonchet Road |
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| Date of Hike: |
Saturday, May 9, 2015 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
We parked in the lot on North Road. The lot is only two cars wide, but cars were parked along the road in some of the "wider" places; it's not a very wide road. There is another lot on Canonchet Road that holds more cars. The area is protected by the Nature Conservancy, the AMC, and the state. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
Nothing to worry about. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
The trail is in good shape, although there are lots of slippery leaf fragments even on a dry day. The yellow blazes are sparse in some areas and abundant in others, so having Ken Weber's book, Weekend Walks in Rhode Island with us was a big help. We hadn't been here in over a decade. It's still a gem. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
The Nature Conservancy website says domestic four-legged friends, both canine and equine, are not allowed. We saw one well behaved Westie wearing his leash and being a GOOD BOY. |
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| Bugs: |
They're back, and they will be more annoying over the next few weeks. Gnats predominated today. |
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| Comments: |
We did the 5 1/2 mile version of the hike described in Weekend Walks in Rhode Island. It's a beautiful hike and it's supposed to be at its best when the mountain laurel and rhododendrons are blooming in June. The spur trails both have views from rock outcrops above their respective ponds. |
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| Name: |
peaksseeker |
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| E-Mail: |
peaksseeker@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2015-05-09 |
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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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