| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Whitecap Mountain, North Kennebago Divide, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Bear Brook Road, bushwhacks |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, July 5, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Pulloff. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud - Significant |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Rock hop on rd. Very sketchy bridge to drive over on wiggle brook rd. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
None!! Blowdown from start to finish once off the “road” section. Be prepared for off trail navigation. Overgrown conditions throughout |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
Lots of black flies and no-see-ums on road section. Brush is too thick in the bushwhack section for a bug to get through!! |
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 | Lost and Found: |
My mind!! |
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 | Comments: |
The day was a game of tag the trail. Intense impenetrable blowdowns forcing repeated walk arounds. Once back on the heard path (which was faint to begin with) you would immediately encounter another major blowdown, then off trail you go again. Rinse and repeat. Allow for extra time. Very slow going. Kennebago split off was not even visible so just plow through and the light herd path will eventually show itself (to those with xray vision). At times a walk around is not possible and you’ll have to find your way through the mess! Good luck! I’m glad to get these ones done! |
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 | Name: |
Mick Coste |
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 | E-Mail: |
mickcoste@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-07-07 |
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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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