| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Little Jackson Mountain, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Little Jackson Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, May 22, 2011 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking is down a one lane dirt road off Byron Road - from Weld road is first right aftet the small mountainview cemetery. Spaces for 4 or 5 at the end of the road up a somewhat steep pitch, there is also a spot a few tenths of a mile from the trailhead with room for another 4-5 cars. There was a small tree that had fallen across the road - currently pletny of room to drive under but it will eventually block traffic. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud - Significant, Standing/Running Water on Trail |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
A couple of small streams but easily crossed |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Several blowdowns - one small tree below Pond Link trail junction - I trimmed branches to clear a path under, two fallen trees just above pond link trail junction blocking the trail - a path is developing around - one is large and may require a chainsaw, a couple - fairly large - after the largest stream crossing before heading up to the col but can duck under |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
A great trail for the canines - plenty of water along the way |
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 | Bugs: |
Mosquitoes were out in force until the ledges, a few black flies at the summit - also found a few ticks climbing up my shirt sleeves - bug spray is probably a good idea |
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 | Comments: |
A great mountain near Weld, Maine - eaay/moderate grades with the exception of one short steep section heading up to the col. Lots of water on the trail toady - trail is basically a small stream in numerous locations so expect boots to get wet. Patches of mud - some can be avoided others cannot. In heading up/down steep section watch your step as rocks and roots in the trailbed are wet and slippery. Ledges heading up to the summit were dry. |
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 | Name: |
Brian from Maine |
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 | E-Mail: |
brobert1@maine.rr.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2011-05-22 |
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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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