| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Owl's Head (T5 R8 WELS), ME |
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 | Trails: |
Owl's Head Connector Trail, Owl's Head Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, August 2, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of parking at both trailheads |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All crossings are bridged |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails are clear and well maintained. Owl's Head Connector Trail gas an indistinct footbed in places. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Great hike for dogs |
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 | Bugs: |
A few |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Today, we hiked Owl's Head in Scraggly Lake Public Land using the new Owl's Head Connector Trail, which I had not yet hiked. The new trail starts at the campground and boat launch on the west side of the lake. It passes along the shore of the lake and through some beautiful cedar forest, joining the older Owl's Head Trail at the outlet of the lake. As usual, the hike to and up Owl's Head was very enjoyable. The trail passes through beautiful mossy older growth forest, and there are multiple viewpoints across the lake. Owl's Head itself has two viewpoints providing good views north, west, and south. Although there were a few people in the campground and out on the lake, we were the only ones on the trail. |
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 | Name: |
Sam Shirley |
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 | E-Mail: |
newenglandskier13@aol.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-08-02 |
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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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