| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
The Roost, ME |
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 | Trails: |
road walk, Roost Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, August 28, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
one other car at the north trailhead. USFS car at the south trailhead |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
all were easily hoppable |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
trail is in excellent condition |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Great for dogs! |
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 | Bugs: |
not an issue |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
After a quick walk at Valentine Farm in Bethel in the morning, we headed into the White Mountain National Forest for a short hike up The Roost in Batchelders Grant Township. After parking at the north trailhead, we walked down Route 113, past Hastings Campground, to the south trailhead for the Roost Trail. After crossing a few brooks on an easy section of trail, we climbed to quickly reach the summit at 0.7 mile from the road.
At the summit, we took the view spur downhill to the viewpoint, where we watched rain storms move across the Carter-Moriah Range and down the Wild River Valley towards us. We ate lunch and left the viewpoint, just as the first few rain drops were falling. After returning to the summit, it was a quick 0.5 mile descent back to our car at the north trailhead. We got rained on pretty good on the way down, but it was still an enjoyable little hike! |
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 | Name: |
Sam Shirley |
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 | E-Mail: |
newenglandskier13@aol.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-08-28 |
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 | Link: |
 https://walkingmaineswildside.blogspot.com/2026/08/the-roost-8282026.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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