| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Bald Mountain (Weld), ME |
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 | Trails: |
Bald Mountain Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, May 9, 2015 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
There is no official parking, but there is a wide shoulder on the west side of the road which can accommodate several vehicles. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
There is only one water crossing which is just a few steps away from the trailhead on ME Route 156. On the day of this hike, the crossing was easily done. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trail is overall in good shape. There was one "duck under" blowdown near the final approach to the summit. |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Comments: |
I thought this was a terrific hike with awesome 360 degree views.
The Maine Trail Finder website has a description of this hike. To access it, cut and paste this link into your browser:
http://www.mainetrailfinder.com/trails/trail/bald-mountain-trail-washington-twp
Some photos taken during this hike are at my blog (see link below) |
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 | Name: |
1HappyHiker |
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 | E-Mail: |
randonneur8@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2015-05-09 |
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 | Link: |
 https://1happyhiker.blogspot.com/2015/05/a-days-worth-of-hiking-in-maine.html |
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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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