| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Old Speck Mountain, ME |
|
 | Trails: |
Old Speck Trail, Mahoosuc Trail |
|
 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, October 5, 2014 |
|
 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
|
|
 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Leaves - Significant/Slippery |
|
 | Recommended Equipment: |
|
|
 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All were fine |
|
 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
|
|
 | Dog-Related Notes: |
|
|
 | Bugs: |
|
|
 | Lost and Found: |
|
|
|
|
|
 | Comments: |
Wet, heavy leaves made the first 1.1 mi before the Eyebrow Trail junction very slippery, even on descent in the afternoon when they previous evening's rains had dried a bit. Blustery but the clouds cleared a bit so we could catch some great views at the top.
Not sure how I missed this in the guidebooks but the observation tower is accessed by a vertical metal ladder with about 20-25 rungs, climbing straight up, hand over hand. Not for the faint of heart in a strong wind and luckily no ice or water on it today. One of our 20-year old autistic twin sons couldn't tolerate it, but the other guy surprised me and shimmered right up. Progress is measured in moments like these. |
|
 | Name: |
TwinMom+1 |
|
 | E-Mail: |
mkm@mkmarinac.com |
|
| Date Submitted: |
2014-10-06 |
|
 | Link: |
 https:// |
|
|
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. |
|
