| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Speckled Mountain, Blueberry Mountain, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Blueberry Ridge Trail, Bickford Brook Trail, Bickford Slides Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, September 27, 2013 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of spots at Brickett Place |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Standing/Running Water on Trail |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All easily crossed |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Nice new signs by the CTA |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Good hike for dogs, saw two. |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Pressed for time to do anything big so I stayed closer to home and had a super view hike. I went CCW on this loop and I think that's a good way to go. Blueberry Ridge has some steep spots that I'd much rather go up than down. After topping out I did the little outlook loop, well worth it. The ridge up towards Speckled offers some open areas to get some great views west to the Baldfaces and Carter-Moriahs. Bickford Trail is a little overgrown just prior to the final stretch. Stellar views up top. Had lunch on the old fire tower concrete blocks. Took the detour on Bickford Slides on the way down. The trail is a bit hard to follow, but the pools and waterfalls are really, really nice. A worthy detour. Great day to be out. |
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 | Name: |
Seth |
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| Date Submitted: |
2013-09-28 |
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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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