Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Old Blue Mountain, ME |
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| Trails: |
Appalachian Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Sunday, June 17, 2018 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking is very limited at the AT crossing; maybe 3 cars. There is a dirt area that looks like you could park there not too far away. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
No issues |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trail is in great shape, well-marked and easy to follow. |
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| Bugs: |
They were pretty bad, and as it wasn't particularly windy today, they were even swarming at the summit. |
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| Comments: |
This is a really fantastic trail that seems a bit lesser known. The terrain is really varied throughout the hike, from long, winding stone stairs, to exposed granite, to soft dirt and roots, you kind of get it all. The initial climb is steep, about 900 ft in a little over a half-mile. There are a lot of scrub trees at the top, so views are nice but a bit limited. Overall a really nice and rewarding hike. Be sure to check out Devil's Den on the way out on S.Arm Rd - there's a swimming hole, and a waterfall you could ride as a waterslide on a tube. Cool place. |
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| Name: |
K Mo |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-06-17 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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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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