| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Rum Mountain, ME |
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 | Trails: |
ATV trail, Rum Mountain Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, September 22, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
The trailhead officially starts on the shore of Lower Wilson Pond, reachable only by boat, but one can also get in via a logging road, 5.3 miles Greenville via East St/Katahdin Ironworks Road. The logging road (0.8 mi long) is in good shape (I drove it with my Honda Fit). It ends at a gravel pit, where a dedicated ATV trail can be followed on foot or mountain bike 1.2mi to an intersection with Rum Pond Trail at a brushy, sloped clearing. No trail sign at the clearing, but the trail is faintly visible in the brush. From there it is a 0.5 hike to the top. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
From the ATV Trail to the summit, the route is in good shape and appears well maintained, with only a few minor, recent blowdowns. The route is VERY steep, straight up, but it sees so little use erosion is not yet an issue. |
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 | Comments: |
Lots of fun cedar shingle signs on the ascent (hiking tips, nature interpretation) and a very unique summit memorial just before the top, with a good view. The trail continues over the top to an additional (obstructed) view at the top of a ledge. |
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 | Name: |
Barefoot Paul |
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 | E-Mail: |
paulwgagnon@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-09-24 |
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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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