| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Blueberry Mountain, Ames Mountain, Speckled Mountain, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Bickford Brook Trail, Blueberry Ledge Trail, Stone House Trail, Shell Pond Trail, Shell Pond Loop Trail, White Cairn Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, December 22, 2011 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked where 113 is closed for the winter season. This meant an easy 5 minute roadwalk to the trailhead. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Wet/Slippery Rock |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No problems at the watercrossings |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Madison had fun. |
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 | Comments: |
A little crusty snow at the higher elevations. Lots of ice flows throughout the hike. Microspikes very helpful at times. Great first day of winter with Cath. |
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 | Name: |
Eric Rathbun |
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 | E-Mail: |
elrathbun@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2011-12-22 |
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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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