| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Big Spencer Mountain, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Big Spencer Mountain Trail, bushwhack |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, June 19, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Sias Hill Rd. & Sias Hill Bypass are in good shape. While there are some protruding rocks, the worst offenders marked with flourescent spay paint, the road is in good shape. Spencer Mountain Road is in OK shape. There are more potholes and it is rougher than Sias Hill Rd., because it is not actively being used for logging. HOWEVER, I was able to easily drive my Honda Accord to the trailhead. My previous, and lower clearance, Honda Civic would also have been able to do the drive relatively easily (again, with care). A high-clearance and/or 4wd/awd is NOT NECESSARY to reach the trailhead. Drive slow and smart. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
N/a |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
N/a |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
N/a |
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 | Bugs: |
Not particularly noticeable |
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 | Comments: |
The ~0.3 mile bushwhack from the end of the trail to the recognized summit—the canister is there—and the nearby high bumps—is not as bad as I'd expected based on previous reports. That said, it can get thickish in places and the slowing was slow. Keep your eyes on the ground for easier paths. |
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 | Name: |
Matt K. |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-06-21 |
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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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