Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Speckled Mountain, ME |
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| Trails: |
Spruce Hill Trail, Bickford Brook Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Sunday, August 24, 2014 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking lot shared with East Royce trail, room for 10 cars nearly full when I arrive early afternoon. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
One small crossing easily done |
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| 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. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
An easy one for canines though no water after top of spruce hill to summit of Speckled. |
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| Bugs: |
A few out but not too bad - came away with a few bites |
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| 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. |
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| Name: |
Brian from Maine |
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| E-Mail: |
brobert1@maine.rr.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2014-08-25 |
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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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