| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Bull Rock, Sugarloaf , ME |
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 | Trails: |
unnamed trails |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, May 3, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked on the gravel shoulder across from the trailhead on Route 142 |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Leaves - Significant/Slippery |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All unbridged crossings were easily hoppable |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails are unofficial and unmarked, but are mostly clear of debris and blowdowns |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Great for dogs |
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 | Bugs: |
Ticks |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
For our second hike of the weekend, we headed over to Dixfield to hike the loop over Bull Rock and Sugarloaf. It was a cool day with some rain showers as we started, but it dried up during our ascent. We hiked the loop counterclockwise, first ascending to Bull Rock.
After a brief break, we continued on to the summit. The super steep trail into the saddle and to the north peak is always a fun challenge! It was windy at the top as we enjoyed the views and ate lunch.
After lunch, we headed down the much shorter side of the loop, arriving back at the car only half an hour after leaving the summit. Sugarloaf is a beautiful and easily accessible hike that often gets overlooked, and I enjoy having it as a nearby option! |
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 | Name: |
Sam Shirley |
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 | E-Mail: |
newenglandskier13@aol.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-05-03 |
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 | Link: |
 https://walkingmaineswildside.blogspot.com/2026/05/bull-rock-sugarloaf-532026.html?m=1 |
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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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