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Hiking Trail Conditions Report
Peaks
Peaks Bickford Slides, ME
Trails
Trails: Bickford Brook Trail, Blueberry Ridge Trail, Pickford Slides Loop
Date of Hike
Date of Hike: Saturday, June 11, 2016
Parking/Access Road Notes
Parking/Access Road Notes: Brickett Place has a big lot which was nearly full despite the cool, damp weather. 
Surface Conditions
Surface Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock 
Recommended Equipment
Recommended Equipment:  
Water Crossing Notes
Water Crossing Notes: The two crossings of the Brook weren't bad but but a bit of a challenge for my shortish companion. 
Trail Maintenance Notes
Trail Maintenance Notes: The Loop is rugged and unblazed (Wilderness rules) and not fun for a non-hardcore hiker. A couple of tiny markers at the most obscure turns were helpful. 
Dog-Related Notes
Dog-Related Notes:  
Bugs
Bugs: Sparse, thankfully. 
Lost and Found
Lost and Found:  
 
Comments
Comments: Waterfall trails can be rough.  
Name
Name: Amicus 
E-Mail
E-Mail: mcsmicus@yahoo.mail 
Date Submitted
Date Submitted: 2016-06-13 
Link
Link: https://amicus.smugmug.com/Hiking/2016/Bickford-Slides-June-11/ 
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