| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Champlain Mountain, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Beachcroft Path, Champlain South Ridge Trail, Bowl Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, September 3, 2011 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking at lot off Rte 3 for 10+ cars at Beachcroft and large lot at Sand Beach for Bowl Trail though sand beach lot is often full requiring parking along loop road. Island Explorer shuttle goes to Sieur de Monts spring with short .3 mile walk to Beachcroft. shuttle also has stop at sand beach. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None of note |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
There is significant trail work occuring on Bowl trail - they are rerouting the upper part of the trail. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
There are some rock scrambles heading up Beachcroft that are not ideal for the canines along with one ledge on south ridge trail that canines would need help down. |
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 | Bugs: |
None! |
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 | Comments: |
A great way to traverse Champlain with a stop at the bowl. Beachcroft is nicely paved with stones up and along ledges of Huguenot head. Fairly steep with rock scrambles heading up the side of Champlain for a short stretch. Cloudy and windy today but the rain held off. |
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 | Name: |
Brian from Maine |
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 | E-Mail: |
brobert1@maine.rr.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2011-09-05 |
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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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