| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Old Speck Mountain, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Old Speck Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, February 25, 2015 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty in the lot off ME 26. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All frozen solid. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Several blowdowns and hanging, low branches on the upper half of the trail. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw none. Heck, I saw no people, either! In fact, the only other living thing I saw was a rabbit. |
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 | Comments: |
Trails were well packed for the most part, with minimal drifting. About 2/3 of the way up, there was a thick patch of blowdowns that should be navigated with care, less you poke one or both of your eyes. Good views on the summit (didn't climb the tower) and along the way, with Baldpate Mountain being the main point of interest. Going down was rough because I got a charley horse in my right leg, sending me down on the ground in pain. Needless go say, I slowed down on the descent...
NE 4K #50 is down, and this was my 51st 4K overall. Rough day, but worth it. |
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 | Name: |
Spencer |
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| Date Submitted: |
2015-02-25 |
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 | Link: |
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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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