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Hiking Trail Conditions Report
Peaks
Peaks North Brother, ME
Trails
Trails: Marston Trail
Date of Hike
Date of Hike: Saturday, June 16, 2018
Parking/Access Road Notes
Parking/Access Road Notes: Parking is good. Outhouse at the parking lot. 
Surface Conditions
Surface Conditions: Wet Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable 
Recommended Equipment
Recommended Equipment:  
Water Crossing Notes
Water Crossing Notes: Several water crossings. All manageable to maintain dry boots. Some slippery rocks 
Trail Maintenance Notes
Trail Maintenance Notes: Trail is relatively easy to follow, though blue blazes are scarce in places. Fortunately, the trail is easy enough to recognize. There are several blowdowns after Teardrop pond, however, they are all easy to go over, under or around. 
Dog-Related Notes
Dog-Related Notes: No dogs allowed in Baxter State Park 
Bugs
Bugs: The blackflies were in full force, but not bad during the hike. I found them to be worse at my campsite at Nesowadnahunk Field Campground 
Lost and Found
Lost and Found:  
 
Comments
Comments: This was a great hike. The views from the peak are fantastic; perhaps as good as from Katahdin. It is a steep hike and offers little in the way of views during the ascent. You get a few spots with good views, but the real gift comes at the top!!  
Name
Name: Tom  
E-Mail
E-Mail: t4tr@yahoo.com 
Date Submitted
Date Submitted: 2018-06-17 
Link
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