| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Old Speck Mountain, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Eyebrow Trail, Old Speck Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, November 14, 2015 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Ample parking at the lot for Old Speck Trail. No issues driving in or out. Honor system fee collection at trail head. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No noteworthy crossings. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails are in good shape. No issues. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw a happy pup on the trail. |
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 | Bugs: |
None. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Hike was on Saturday Nov. 14. First 4,000 footer in Maine for me! Late fall conditions still.
Weather notes: Flurries in the valley on the drive, but roads were clear. Cold and lightly snowing at the peak, in the clouds for the last mile or so.
Access notes: road and parking lot are in good shape. There is a fee collection canister at the trail head, but appears to be based on the honor system -- no envelopes.
Hike notes: dusting of snow over a lot of leaves at the bottom. Took Eyebrow going up, Old Speck all the way down. Eyebrow is in good shape, wet trail, might get a little icy if things get colder, but no issues for us. Interesting system of handrails and iron bars on the Eyebrow. Seemed a little unnecessary, but I enjoyed it! A couple of inches of new snow and some ice towards the top. Used light traction coming down and it was helpful, but passed a few groups doing fine with no traction. Climbed up the fire tower, but access at the top was blocked. No views.
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 | Name: |
Jon and Tom |
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| Date Submitted: |
2015-11-16 |
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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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