| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Pleasant Mountain, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Southwest Ridge Trail, Ledges Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, April 7, 2012 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lot (on Denmark Road) for 10+ cars, 4 cars in the lot today -- most I've ever seen there. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None! |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A number of stepovers -- been there at least since my last trip last summer |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
An easy canine hike though not much water along the way so bring water |
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 | Bugs: |
None out today |
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 | Comments: |
Southwest Ridge Trail (MacKay Pasture Trail) is in my opinion the best route up Pleasant, lots of open ledges with views along the way. Dry trail all the way up other than the few minor patches of mud which are easily avoidable. Took the side path up to the big cell tower on SW peak and then down the access road to get the additional views - to get back to the trail - head down road for 1/4 mile and then look for the small stream - just past this cut back left to get back to the trail - a few rocks note the cutoff- you head along a small path until you hit a sandy patch -just before a small pool of water - take a right and you're back on the trail and less than .5 mile to the summit. Cloudy and windy today but still great views. Met many people along the trail today. |
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 | Name: |
Brian from Maine |
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 | E-Mail: |
brobert1@maine.rr.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2012-04-07 |
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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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