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Hiking Trail Conditions Report
Peaks
Peaks Bear Mountain (Hartford), ME
Trails
Trails: Unnamed trail, Bear Mountain Trail
Date of Hike
Date of Hike: Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Parking/Access Road Notes
Parking/Access Road Notes: On road parking at the end of Bear Mountain Road 
Surface Conditions
Surface Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable 
Recommended Equipment
Recommended Equipment:  
Water Crossing Notes
Water Crossing Notes: All easily hoppable  
Trail Maintenance Notes
Trail Maintenance Notes: Trails are clear of blowdowns, but are unamarked 
Dog-Related Notes
Dog-Related Notes: Great for dogs! 
Bugs
Bugs: None 
Lost and Found
Lost and Found:  
 
Comments
Comments: This afternoon, after the rain ended, we hiked Bear Mountain in Hartford from the northern approach. Similar to the traditional southern approach, the trail from the end of Bear Mountain Road follows a very eroded old roadbed. One interesting sight was a tiny cabin by the side of the trail where it leaves off onto the plateau. We enjoyed the summit views and cool weather. The overcast skies also make the foliage seem brighter!  
Name
Name: Sam Shirley 
E-Mail
E-Mail: newenglandskier13@aol.com 
Date Submitted
Date Submitted: 2025-10-08 
Link
Link: https://api-v5.alltrails.com/explore/recording/activity-october-8-2025-4fd9293?p=-1&sh=qriocr&utm_medium=map_share&utm_source=alltrails_virality 
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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