| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Cadillac Mountain, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Canon Brook Trail, A Murray Young Path, Gorge Path, Cadillac South Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, May 24, 2014 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking off Rte 3 with room for lots of cars, look for second trail marker past the tarn and guardrail - first is the trailhead for the ladder trail up Dorr though it does connect with Canon Brook trail as well. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Cross back and forth stream on A Murray Young and upper part of canon Brook all rock hops though crossing on ledges coming down Canon Brook a bit slippery in places |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One bog bridge has come loose on Canon Brook where you cross Beaver dam .3 miles from trail head, one duckunder on A murray young path |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Must be on leash on trails |
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 | Bugs: |
They are out - got bit a few times, black flies and mosquitos |
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 | Comments: |
A nice few days hiking in Acadia NP, decided to take some trails I haven't been on. Lower Canon Brook is a delight nice and easy walking, A Murray Young Path has nice rock steps heading into the Gorge and a few spots of avoidable mud. Upper Gorge path and south ridge always a nice hike. Took upper part of Canon Brook trail back down - a good stretch is spent on rock ledges alongside the brook and trail is a bit is steep, there were a few spots where the ledges were wet and slippery to keep an eye on - managed one spill but lots of little falls to view. A great loop I'd recommend - the less travelled trails are a nice balance to the massive crowds up top and on the more popular trails. |
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 | Name: |
Brian from Maine |
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 | E-Mail: |
brobert1@maine.rr.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2014-05-27 |
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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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