| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Bucks Ledge, Moody Mountain, Lapham Ledge, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Logging Road, Trail for All, Mann Road Connector Trail, road walk, Bucks Ledge Trail, J n J Trail, Echo Lane Trail, Lapham Ledge Trail, Bucks Ledge Alternate Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, May 1, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Very large parking lot |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
all unbridged crossings are easily hoppable |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
trails are in good shape |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Good for dogs, but they have to be on leash |
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 | Bugs: |
ticks |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
After a bit of rain yesterday, today went back to the dry, sunny, and windy weather that we have been seeing a lot of lately. We took advantage of another beautiful day by heading over to Bucks Ledge Community Forest in Woodstock. Starting from the main parking lot, we walked up the improved gravel road to the accessible trail and its viewpoint, from which are great views of Bucks Ledge. We then cut over to Mann Road, before ascending Bucks Ledge from the west.
After pausing to enjoy the great views from the top of Bucks Ledge, we continued along the ridge line on the J n J Trail to the top of Moody Mountain. This section of trail was especially enjoyable with its multiple viewpoints along the ridge.
After another break at the top of Moody Mountain, we descended the steep trail to the logging road. Before heading up the north side of Lapham Ledge, I took a short out-and-back detour down the Echo Lane Trail, which I hadn't been on yet. It's an easy walk to Rumford Avenue and back, and makes a nice alternative entrance or connection with the elementary school. We enjoyed lunch at the top of Lapham Ledge and then headed back down to the car via the Bucks Ledge Alternate Trail.
It was an excellent day for a hike, and the trails are all in good shape. Even with a number of cars in the parking lot, we passed only one person on our entire hike, which is rare for this busy trail system! |
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 | Name: |
Sam Shirley |
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 | E-Mail: |
newenglandskier13@aol.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-05-01 |
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 | Link: |
 https://walkingmaineswildside.blogspot.com/2026/05/bucks-ledge-community-forest-512026.html |
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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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