| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Old Speck Mountain, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Appalachian Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, May 31, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lot alarmingly full mid day. Most people out have been on table rock though, as we only saw about 10 all day |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable) |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Several water crossings, all very straightforward |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trail is looking good, a few minor blowdowns (step over) |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Our dog had a blast, and met 3 equally excited and mud covered friends. |
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 | Bugs: |
Too cold for bugs |
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 | Comments: |
Decent spring conditions, some unavoidable mud but nothing horrible. Minor snow/messy monorail as you near the top. For me, not worth dealing with the issue of putting spikes on but carry them and make the call. Very windy, temps near freezing and several morning squalls didn't hinder trail conditions but did make the fire tower too icy to climb. Basically, this is a solid hike in every way. Well marked trail, plenty to look at (a few little waterfalls and flumes, pretty woods,) enough vert to make you realize you certainly are on a mountain, and some good views at, and near, the summit. |
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 | Name: |
Sara |
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 | E-Mail: |
wec1999@hotmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-06-01 |
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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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