| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Megunticook Mountain, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Maiden Cliff Trail, Ridge Trail, Jack Williams Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, December 9, 2012 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lot off Rte 52 with room for 10+ cars |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Big Crossing all bridged, lots of small crossings all easily done |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A number of blowdowns along the way - Maiden Cliff - 4 inch stepover a couple of tenths up from the trailhead; 2 stepovers on Jack williams - 12 inch and 8 inch both stepovers; Ridge trail - one 8 inch stepover between summit and ocean lookout though a side path is developing around; 1 very recent blowdown past the summit that blocks the trail with a path developing around, 2 other stepovers both about 8 inches - trimmed some branches to make it easier to get over, one walk-under that I trimmed branches that were at face level so it's good until it drops down a little further. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw a couple out enjoying the trails today. With the warm temps plenty of water along all trails today. |
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 | Comments: |
Nice and sunny with warm temps for December meant water and mud on the trails today. Maiden Cliff dry up to junction with Ridge trail, Patches of mud/water on Jack Williams but not deep. The typical water and mud on Ridge trail between ocean lookout and the summit. Past the summit you'll find mud and water along several stretches of the Ridge trail. There are a few wet/slick rocks coming off the summit that you'll need to keep an eye on. Great views as always. |
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 | Name: |
Brian from Maine |
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 | E-Mail: |
brobert1@maine.rr.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2012-12-09 |
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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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