| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
None, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Access road, Ledges Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, June 24, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
2nd hike of the day after I'd already gotten a day-pass to South Branch. No trouble getting one on a hot and humid weekday past 10am. $20 day pass or $50 season pass for out-of-state residents to access BSP. No day-use fee for Maine residents. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
I don't recall any blowdowns but that doesn't mean there weren't any. I assume the trail was blazed in blue as all trails in the park seem to be. Jcts were signed and I don't remember it being difficult to follow. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Dogs are not allowed in BSP. |
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 | Bugs: |
I'd assume they were bad. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
None |
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 | Comments: |
Another exceptionally late trail report. Second hike of the day after a long OAB on Pogy Notch Trail to Russell Pond on a very hot and humid day. Last redline I needed from South Branch so I had to grab this too. Nice way to end the day as it was obviously cooling down, I had some sunset views, and Pogy Notch was largely viewless (except from the ponds of course!). I don't remember ground conditions well but I'd assume there was mud. The climb was pretty moderate if I recall correctly and had nice views to some of the surrounding mountains and toward what I'd just hiked earlier in the day :) Note that there's nowhere along the road to park for this hike and I'm sure BSP rangers wouldn't like it if you tried to make a spot, so you have to walk the road from South Branch Campground. Gaia had me at 1.2mi, 225ft of gain, 30min. |
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 | Name: |
Liam Cooney |
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 | E-Mail: |
liamcooney96@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-07-20 |
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 | Link: |
 https:// |
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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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