| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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North Brother, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Marston Trail, North Brother Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, July 17, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Decent size lot |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All easily crossed |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One large blowdown on the Marston trail blocking path over some bog bridges. If going up Marston Trail clockwise this blowdown is right before the junction with the North Brother Trail. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
No pets in Baxter State Park |
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 | Bugs: |
Heavy bug pressure |
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 | Comments: |
Posting this because this trail doesn't see a lot of updates. Nice trail most of the time. There's a quarter mile stretch on the North Brother Trail going up the summit cone that is absolutely awful. Eroded, wet, steep, with dead trees falling over it making it feel like a tunnel.
The only obstacle that needs attention sooner than later is the one mentioned in the trail maintenance section. I went around it on my way up and under it on my way down. Neither was good. Other than that the trail is pretty great.
Saw two other couples on their way up and that was it. Hiker registry indicated this trail doesn't get much use. I was completely in the clouds when I arrived at the summit, but I still saw some good views of Doubletop from lower vantage points. |
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 | Name: |
bellowthecat |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-07-22 |
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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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