| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Albany Mountain, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Albany Mountain Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, July 3, 2016 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking lot (north trailhead) was half full mid-afternoon. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Old beaver dam crossing was a little tricky due to some mud/puddling. Minor brook crossing higher up was an easy rock hop. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
The first half of this trail has been beautifully repaired and improved by its dedicated volunteer maintainer. I wish more mountain trails in the WMNF were this well done. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
Occasional deer flies down low, but otherwise minimal (perhaps due to wind). |
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 | Comments: |
The lower half of the northern approach of Albany Mountain Trail is a very nice walk, thanks to all of the trail work done on it over the years. Where as extended portions were a muddy mess, much of the footbed has been repaired and good drainage installed. A very underrated peak (I didn't have time this afternoon, but the path to the southern ledges is well worth the minimal effort). |
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 | Name: |
rocket21 |
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 | E-Mail: |
rocket21@franklinwebpublishing.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-07-03 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.franklinsites.com/hikephotos |
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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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