| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Red Rock Mountain, Butters Mountain, Durgin Mountain, Speckled Mountain, Spruce Hill, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Haystack Notch Trail, Miles Notch Trail, Red Rock Trail, Bickford Brook Trail, Spruce Hill Trail, Route 113 |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, November 3, 2012 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
limited roadside parking on 113 near Haystack Notch Trail |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Haystack Notch Tr: west crossings were OK despite high water; three east crossings were mid-shin deep requiring shoe removal - I decided to barefoot the trail between crossings so I didn't have to put on/take off shoes again; toes went numb until I was able to make the turn onto Miles Notch Trail and run the circulation back to them - OUCH!!!! |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Haystack Notch Trail very obscure with downed leaves and no blazes in Wilderness area. Red Rock Trail very difficult to follow as well. I would recommend a compass just in case!!!! Many blowdowns with occasional axe-work along loop. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
would be OK - lots of water; ridge not too scrambly |
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 | Comments: |
Great day for this loop but chilly and windy; great views in all directions. 40F -ish and a winter chill in air - could see snow squalls north - taste of winter. Never saw anyone all day even during roadwalk.... AWESOME!!!!
NO ice or snow anywhere on loop... yet |
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 | Name: |
Becca Munroe |
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 | E-Mail: |
beccahiker@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2012-11-03 |
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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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