Old Speck Mountain - Old Speck Trail - 9-10-2011

Hiking Trail Conditions Report
	Peaks	Old Speck Mountain, ME

	Trails:	Old Speck Trail

	Date of Hike:	Saturday, September 10, 2011

	Parking/Access Road Notes:	Parking at the AT crossing 20+ cars - pay lot for state park $2 per person

	Surface Conditions:	Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Standing/Running Water on Trail

	Recommended Equipment:

	Water Crossing Notes:	Both crossings easy on rocks

	Trail Maintenance Notes:	Trail in great shape - some erosion but due to the continual traffic.

	Dog-Related Notes:	Saw 2 dogs out today enjoying the trail. Lots of water along the trail today to keep them hydrated

	Bugs:	None!

	Lost and Found:


	Comments:	A great day out - nice and sunny skies - great views up top and from the tower. Temps were actually starting to get cool up top - fall is just around the corner. Quite a number of mud patches along the entire trail but generally easy to get around or through though boots will probably get muddy. Rocks were wet in many stretches along the entire trail but weren't slippery with decent boots/shoes- Given this is the AT much of the trail is worn down to bedrock. A number of people out today including a fair number of through hikers.

	Name:	Brian from Maine

	E-Mail:	brobert1@maine.rr.com

	Date Submitted:	2011-09-11

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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.