| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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None, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Fly Rod Crosby Trail, Reeds Loop |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, May 21, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of parking in the field at the Reeds Mills Trailhead |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Some wet areas of trail; all stream crossing were hoppable, except one which required a minor detour to cross |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trail is mostly well marked, but overgrown in some sections; some minor blowdowns |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
Some mosquitos & black flies, but not bad; some ticks on the logging road sections |
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 | Comments: |
Today I did an out-and-back hike on the Fly Rod Crosby Trail from the Reeds Mills Trailhead to the logging road where the trail turns away from Hardy Stream, near the junction with the Berry Picker's Trail. This lightly used and remote trail largely follows the banks of Orbeton and Hardy Streams, which are two scenic mountain streams. The trail passes a variety of points of interest, including a few scenic viewpoints. Although generally well marked, the trail is overgrown in some areas, especially where it passes along sections of old logging skid roads. The best section is between the Hardy Stream Overlook and Potato Hill Road. It's also worth noting that the mileage listed in the Maine Mountain Guide is noticeably shorter than the actual trail segments. |
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 | Name: |
Sam Shirley |
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 | E-Mail: |
newenglandskier13@aol.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-05-21 |
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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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