| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Uncle Tom Mountain , ME |
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 | Trails: |
ATV trails, Ice Caves Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Road is in great shape for any car |
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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 generally clear but unmarked |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Good for dogs |
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 | Bugs: |
Ticks |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
We were planning on doing Uncle Tom Mountain and the Greenwood Ice Caves in the same hike, but there is now a road that is in great shape all the way to the top of the clearcut, just short of the quarries on Uncle Tom Mountain.
The best view of the day was actually at the landing where the road ended. After parking at the ATV trail, it was a short and easy walk to both quarries and the viewpoint to the east.
We then drove back down to the trailhead for the Ice Caves. I have explored many of Maine's boulder cave systems, but the Greenwood Ice Caves are my new favorite! There are so many passages to explore, some going quite deep, and the rock formations are very impressive, even if you don't want to go into the caves. On top of it all (literally), there is a great viewpoint on a cliff above the caves. The trail to the caves was unmarked, but clear and easy to follow. We spent quite a bit of time exploring the cave system and enjoying the view, before heading back. |
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 | Name: |
Sam Shirley |
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 | E-Mail: |
newenglandskier13@aol.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-11-06 |
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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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