| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Pleasant Mountain, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Ledges Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, July 15, 2013 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking for several vehicles is available on a wide shoulder section on Mountain Road, across from the trailhead, near Fire Lane 54 (about three miles from Route 302). |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Not an issue. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trail is in very good shape -- no blowdowns, no brushing needed, and waterbars are clear and working well. The only point to mention: another blaze or two would be helpful within the last few tenths of a mile from the summit where an occasional herd path offers a different option from the main trail. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
Deer flies were a real pain the first mile or so of trail, while the trail is still in the trees. Once on the open ledges and the summit, they were not a problem. |
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 | Comments: |
This trail is always a crowd-pleaser and makes for a quick trip (1.8 miles one way, 1600 feet elevation gain) to the summit with a number of very nice views from open ledges -- much bang for the buck. While temperatures were in the low 90s nearby, at the trailhead is was 81 degrees and on the open summit not too much warmer -- with a nice cooling breeze and gorgeous views.
One other note: blueberry bushes near ledges section of trail are packed with ripe berries. |
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 | Name: |
Pancks and Tesco Heaney |
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| Date Submitted: |
2013-07-16 |
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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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