| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Bald Mountain (Oquossoc), ME |
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 | Trails: |
Alternative Trail, Primary Trail, Bald Mountain Summit Trail, snowmobile trail, bushwhack |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, October 19, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Big parking lot on Route 4 on Oquossoc, we were the only car on arrival and departure. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Bog bridges or stepover |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Counterclockwise loop from Route 4 parking lot. Went up main trails and down gravel tote/snowmobile road.
Main trails well blazed in blue on the way up, most on trees, some on rocks. A couple of bog bridges broken but always one available when needed. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
All good, they will get muddy right now, not much water. |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Trails in good shape overall despite the rain this summer. Ledgy section before summit was dry-ish, good grip. Rest of the trails were mooshy mud, but ok.
Good views today, limited from summit, my hiking buddy went up the fire tower for the full view, I'm too chicken on those.
Looks like snow cap on Katahdin in the distance.
We didn't see anybody out this morning. |
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 | Name: |
Playshookytohike |
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 | E-Mail: |
Playshookytohike@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-10-19 |
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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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