| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Baldpate Mountain - West Peak, Baldpate Mountain - East Peak, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Appalachian Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, July 19, 2018 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of room at the hikers' lot off ME 26 in Grafton Notch State Park. Be careful when crossing route 26, since sight distances are limited in either direction and vehicle speeds are often high. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All easily rock hopped. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Excellent rock/stone work done on the steep upper section of the AT, between the Baldpate lean-to and the summit of West Peak. The AT from ME route 26 to the lean-to was in great shape as well. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Some water that day, but this hike looks like it can get bone dry at times, so bring water for any dogs you plan to take. |
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 | Bugs: |
Some big bugs on both the summit and the top of the western peak. Definitely some bees here and there, but possibly horseflies as well. |
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 | Comments: |
Spur of the moment hike up Baldpate Mountain from ME route 26. Easy to moderate grades the whole way, and the footing was overall very good for this area. Lots of rock steps on the trail between the lean-to and the summit of West Peak, with some switchbacks as well. Good views from the west peak, and even better views from the main peak, particularly on the open ledges leading to it.
This was #36 on the New England 50 Finest and #76 on the New England 100 Highest for me. |
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 | Name: |
Spencer |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-07-20 |
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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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