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Hiking Trail Conditions Report
Peaks
Peaks Pleasant Mountain, ME
Trails
Trails: Southwest Ridge Trail
Date of Hike
Date of Hike: Saturday, May 14, 2011
Parking/Access Road Notes
Parking/Access Road Notes: Lot at trailhead with room for 10+ cars 
Surface Conditions
Surface Conditions: Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable 
Recommended Equipment
Recommended Equipment:  
Water Crossing Notes
Water Crossing Notes: None on this trail 
Trail Maintenance Notes
Trail Maintenance Notes: A cluster of dead trees/branches has fallen over the trail right after a clearing near the low point between the southwestern summit and the main peak but can easily get over 
Dog-Related Notes
Dog-Related Notes: An easy trail for the canines though there is no water on the trail so plan accordingly 
Bugs
Bugs: Unfortunately the mosquitos are now out and was buzzed by quite a few until I got up onto the ridge where the breeze kep them at bay 
Lost and Found
Lost and Found: Found a small black fleece pullover on the ridgeline below the southwestern summit - I left it at the trailhead on the trail sign. 
 
Comments
Comments: In my view the best trail to take up Pleasant Mountain. Lots of great views all the way up the ridge to the southwestern summit. Trail has moderate grades all the way up with lots of open ledges. Trail/rock ledges were dry all the way with just a few areas with mud that can be easily avoided. Cloudy day but still a great hike.  
Name
Name: Brian from Maine 
E-Mail
E-Mail: brobert1@maine.rr.com 
Date Submitted
Date Submitted: 2011-05-15 
Link
Link: https:// 
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