| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Little Jackson Mountain, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Parker Ridge Trail, Pond Link Trail, herd paths, Little Jackson Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, July 2, 2015 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Follow directions in AMC Maine Mt. Guide to get to trailhead |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Significant |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Crossing at start of Parker Ridge Trail easily crossed due to nice stepping stones |
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 | Bugs: |
Minimal, except for black flies on lower half of Little Jackson Trail |
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 | Comments: |
Parker Ridge Trail, Pond Link Trail, herd paths, Little Jackson Trail (aka, Jackson Mt. Trail)
Love this area! Ascended Parker Ridge Trail, which was in very good shape, but wet in spots. Went to Tumbledown Pond for lunch and returned to Parker Ridge/Pond Link junction. Took Pond Link Trail about 100 feet and took a left on well used herd path around southern and eastern side of pond and took several herd paths after that. Always bear right (upward) at herd path intersections. One right requires minor boulder scrambling. Another is a sharp right at a very mossy/swampy area. There was orange flagging there at the time. Herd path from there to summit had lots of mud and some steeps. Descent would have been tough. Little Jackson Trail start at summit cairn and is well marked. Trail was in good shape and easy to descend except for a half mile stetch with lots of water on trail and mud. Great hike with Lauren, Gail, Erin and Tom$ |
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 | Name: |
Marty |
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| Date Submitted: |
2015-07-07 |
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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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