| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Flints Mountain , ME |
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 | Trails: |
Rapa Nui Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, November 24, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of parking at the trailhead |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Leaves - Significant/Slippery |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No unbridged crossings |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
The trail is open but still under construction so it has no permanent markings yet and not all staircases are complete |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Great hike for dogs |
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 | Bugs: |
Ticks |
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 | Comments: |
Flints Mountain was recently acquired by the Mahoosucs Land Trust and is part of the Flint Mountain Wildlands. The Rapa Nui Trail (I would love to know why it is called this) is currently the only official trail in the preserve and is still under construction in some sections. The trailhead has a good sized parking area and a nice kiosk. The trail itself is clear and easy to follow, but it doesn't have any permanent markings yet. After climbing the lower slopes of the mountain, it then tackles the extremely steep ascent to the view ledge utilizing a series of switchbacks, stone steps, and wooden stairs (some of which are still under construction). This section is very steep and can be quite treacherous with slippery leaves and loose rocks, I loved it! At the end of the trail, there is a good viewpoint south over Chalk Pond. In addition to the Rapa Nui Trail, there are two other old trails on the mountain marked with blue and red blazes. These are part of an old trail network created by the landowner before the area was protected. Perhaps these will eventually be included in the preserve's official trail network in the future. |
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 | Name: |
Sam Shirley |
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 | E-Mail: |
newenglandskier13@aol.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-11-24 |
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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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