Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Rumford Whitecap, ME |
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| Trails: |
Orange Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Saturday, October 25, 2014 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Off Rte 5 - take rte 5 toward andover off of rte 2 in newry cross over river at first bridge and take left once across - trailhead a couple hundred yards from turn, Room for 10 cars, 4 in lot today, |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
All easy rock hops |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One large 10 inch stepover blowdown on switchback section, removed a tree limb across the trail on switchback, removed a blowdown across trail above the switchbacks |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
An easy one met a number out enjoying the day. |
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| Comments: |
A nice fall hike with warm temps and miles of views up top under clear skies. Lots of leaves on the trail through the switchbacks but footing good. A few spots of mud that are easily avoided. Up top where trail joins back with the old trail- stretch of 1/3 mile where stream runs down the trail - fairly easy to navigate but there are a few spots where you just have to get your boots wet. |
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| Name: |
Brian From Maine |
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| E-Mail: |
brobert1@maine.rr.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2014-10-25 |
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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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