| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Speckled, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Spruce Hill, Bickford Brook |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, June 22, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Only 3 other cars at the East Royce TH on 113. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Rock Hoppable and mostly within the first .25 miles of rt 113 |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Well-maintained with evidence of recent waterbar cleanouts. Nicely brushed as well. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
Minimal and only on the summit |
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 | Comments: |
Hiked up and trail ran the ridge until the climb to Speckled. Was able to see the weather coming in from the summit, which cut short my trip to Durgin Mtn & the Great Brook trail junction. Ran most of the way out, beating the rain by about 30 minutes. Some kind of Grouse (maybe Ruffled) spotted on the col around Spruce Hill and was not happy I was there- full puff out, squaking, and a bit of a run at me. Fresh moose tracks in the Ames Mtn area. |
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 | Name: |
VertProfessor |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-06-23 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.instagram.com/vertproject26?utm_source=qr |
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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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