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Hiking Trail Conditions Report
Peaks
Peaks Speckled Mountain, ME
Trails
Trails: Spruce Hill Trail, Bickford Brook Trail
Date of Hike
Date of Hike: Sunday, August 24, 2014
Parking/Access Road Notes
Parking/Access Road Notes: Parking lot shared with East Royce trail, room for 10 cars nearly full when I arrive early afternoon. 
Surface Conditions
Surface Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable 
Recommended Equipment
Recommended Equipment:  
Water Crossing Notes
Water Crossing Notes: One small crossing easily done 
Trail Maintenance Notes
Trail Maintenance Notes: Spruce Hill - before the wilderness sign - one walkaround, between wilderness boundary and top of Spruce Hill, one small stepover, one large 12-16 inch duckunder, Bickford Brook above Spruce Hill Junction - one walkunder that might pose some problems come winter.  
Dog-Related Notes
Dog-Related Notes: An easy one for canines though no water after top of spruce hill to summit of Speckled. 
Bugs
Bugs: A few out but not too bad - came away with a few bites 
Lost and Found
Lost and Found:  
 
Comments
Comments: An easy hike to a great summit with 365 degree views. Nice clear skies made for a great hike. SPruce Hill - a little mud here and there but otherwise no problems. Bickford brook dry with a little wet rock on the last approach to the summit. Met a few out enjoying the trails today though not really crowded so lots of peace and quiet today.  
Name
Name: Brian from Maine 
E-Mail
E-Mail: brobert1@maine.rr.com 
Date Submitted
Date Submitted: 2014-08-25 
Link
Link: https:// 
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