Blueberry Mountain - Stone House Trail - 5-7-2023

Hiking Trail Conditions Report
	Peaks	Blueberry Mountain , ME

	Trails:	Stone House Trail

	Date of Hike:	Sunday, May 7, 2023

	Parking/Access Road Notes:	Stone House road is a little rougher than normal so take care and slow down; there is a washout about 100 yards before the trailhead parking lot - high clearance vehicles can likely make it but for the rest plenty on parking along the road.

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

	Recommended Equipment:

	Water Crossing Notes:	None of note without a bridge

	Trail Maintenance Notes:	One step over blowdown in the switchback section below the summit. The latest rain storm had caused some erosion in the trail bed including far side of the bridge just prior to the rattlesnake pool spur.

	Dog-Related Notes:	Easy canine hike with plenty of water along the way

	Bugs:	Yes, it is definitely black fly season in Evans Notch they were out in force today; had to apply deet several times to keep them at bay.

	Lost and Found:


	Comments:	A wonderful hike up to Blueberry. The recent storms have caused some damage notably to Stone House road but also creating some trail erosion. Trail is generally dry until just before the Rattlesnake pool spur where mud and water first begin to appear; they is a fair amount of running wand mud on for about .5 miles after the Rattlesnake pool spur. The worst can largely be avoided by the judicious use of rocks but your boots will get wet and muddy. The trail then transitions and is dry from a bit before the traverse over to the new switchbacks all the way to the summit. Lookout spur was also dry. Terrific views from the ledges on the lookout spur. Even Notch area is always a great place to visit.

	Name:	Brian From Maine

	E-Mail:	brobert1@maine.rr.com

	Date Submitted:	2023-05-08

	Link:	https://
		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.