| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Howard Pond Overlook, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Howard Pond Overlook Loop |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, June 22, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of parking at the trailhead |
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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: |
No unbridged crossings |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trail is clear and well maintained. Some old signs are faded |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Good for dogs |
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 | Bugs: |
Some blackflies and mosquitos, but not bad |
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 | Comments: |
After not having hiked it in a few years, today we went back to the Howard Pond Overlook in Hanover. This trail system on the west side of Dimmock Mountain leads through some beautiful forest to a couple of viewpoints, one of which is quite expansive. Although a rather short lollipop loop, it can be combined with hikes up the Mystery Mountain Trail, up to Glassface Ledge, and/or up to Mexico Ledge, which are all nearby and of similar distance/difficulty.
The trails themselves are in good shape and are mostly the same as I remember them, although the signage is more faded, some to the point that it is no longer legible. There were great views across Howard Pond and along the Androscoggin River Valley today. After the hike, we spent a while at the swimming area on Howard Pond across from the trailhead. Although not too hot today, it was still a great day for a swim! |
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 | Name: |
Sam Shirley |
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 | E-Mail: |
newenglandskier13@aol.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-06-22 |
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 | Link: |
 https://api-v5.alltrails.com/explore/recording/activity-june-22-2025-0ffd15f-3?p=-1&sh=qriocr&utm_medium=map_share&utm_source=alltrails_virality |
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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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