| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Caribou Mountain, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Mud Brook Trail, Caribou Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, July 25, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lots of space in lot off Rt 113. |
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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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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Too many to count, plus walking in water in several spots. Bridge over Morrison Brook at end of loop is out. Could not find spot for rock hopping, had to just walk through, but it was the end so it was less of concern. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Few blowdowns, nothing major. Between summit and Caribou trail could use a brushing. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Cooper and Izzy had a blast. Lots of water on the trails for the thirsty pup, and a few locations deep enough for a good cool off. Expect a muddy pup by the end, but they may have a chance to clean off at the last water crossing. Smaller pups may need a boost over ledges approaching the summit. |
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 | Bugs: |
not really a bother |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Wet ankle sock left on trail sign at the intersection. |
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 | Comments: |
Hiked counter clockwise. Recommend this direction; steepest approach to summit, more gradual descent. Trails are quite wet, slippery, mossy rocks, etc., as expected. Views from the summit and ledges on approach are fantastic, some of the best. Little bit of haze, but many peaks still visible inn all directions, including some of the presidentials. Much wilderness to take in, plus blueberries ripening to sweeten the deal. Water is flowing, which means many smaller water falls are spectacular. Fairly quiet day crossing paths with one trail runner and 2 others hiking up as we descended. Pop up rain storm passed over just after we left.
Outhouse in parking area was damaged and not usable. |
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 | Name: |
CookiesOnTop |
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 | E-Mail: |
schwarzmc at yahoo dot com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-07-25 |
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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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