| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Little Jackson Mountain, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Little Jackson Trail, Alt Little Jackson, bushwhacks |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, July 2, 2011 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at Parker Ridge/Little Jackson Trails lot. Road is 1.7 miles west of Brook Trail parking lot. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud - Significant |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Alt Little Jackson Trail is "generally" marked by cairns and red blazes from a faded sign east of the summit to a northern summit spur with weather measuring instrumentation. Most of that stretch is above treeline, with one descent adjacent to a beautiful birch glade. From the spur to the summit, the trail descends into the trees and disappears in blowdowns and a swamp (at least it did for me) :) |
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 | Bugs: |
Summit bugs of various sizes and shapes buzzing all around, but did not bite me. Minimal black flies later in the morning |
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 | Comments: |
Just a gorgeous day to hike this spectacular mountain. Little Jackson Trail is an easy hike. I strongly discourage people from using the "Alt" Jackson Trail unless you are prepared to bushwhack and have navigation aids. |
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 | Name: |
Marty |
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| Date Submitted: |
2011-07-04 |
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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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