| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Bald Mountain, Speckled Mountain, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Unnamed trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, April 15, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
The road leading up to the parking lot was muddy, potholes, a section looked like it had washed away. Drive slowly for the last mile or so. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Mud - Significant, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable), Snow/Ice - Postholes, Slush, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
rock hopping, minimal crossings |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
There were a few blowdowns near the start of the Bald Mt. trail |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
none |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
unknown - blue blazed trail
This was a great hike with some excellent views to the west and the surrounding area. The hike up Bald Mt was relatively clear from all snow and ice except for a short section where the trail leaves the pond. The majority of the snow/slush/ice was going from Bald Mt to Speckled Mt. The trail was covered in soft slushy snow that I was able to bareboot by following someone else's postholes. I don't know if it's worth bringing snowshoes since the trail seems pretty quiet. There was a long section of uphill icy ledges that you'd want microspikes for. One of my new favorite hikes in the area. |
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 | Name: |
gpsport |
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 | E-Mail: |
gpsport207@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-04-16 |
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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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