| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Lapham Ledge, Buck's Ledge, Moody Mountain, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Lapham Loop, Buck's Ledge Trail, JnJ Backcountry Trail, Logging Road, bushwhack |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, October 11, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
plenty of trailhead parking |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
all easily hoppable |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
trails are well marked and maintained |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
none |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
This property was recently conserved by the town, and encompasses three peaks: Lapham Ledge, Buck's Ledge, and Moody Mountain. I started up the Lapham Loop, and soon made it to the top of the ledge, where I enjoyed my lunch and the view.
After lunch, I headed down the other side of the Lapham Loop to Mann Road. I then followed Mann Road to the west end of the Buck's Ledge Trail. This trail steadily climbed to the top of Buck's Ledge, which had the best views of the day.
After taking in the view, I headed up the JnJ Backcountry Trail to the top of Moody Mountain. Although this is the highest peak in the forest, the views here are rather limited. I descended steeply to the old logging road, and followed the road back to the parking area, with a short bushwhack detour around where they were doing construction. The lower part of the old road is being improved to provide a way for disabled people to enjoy views without having to hike. |
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 | Name: |
Sam Shirley |
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 | E-Mail: |
newenglandskier13@aol.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-10-11 |
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 | Link: |
 https://maineswildside.blogspot.com/2023/10/bethel-community-forest-west-bucks.html?m=0 |
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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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