| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Speckled Mountain, Blueberry Mountain, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Bickford Brook Trail, Bickford Slide Loop, Blueberry Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, April 18, 2012 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lot at Brickett Place was wide open. |
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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 crossings were easy rock hops |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Bickford Slides Loop was hard to follow in a few places due to lack of blazes or other marking. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw no dogs, but this would be a lovely hike for a dog. Kind of dry so please bring water. |
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 | Bugs: |
saw some bugs but they weren't biting yet. |
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 | Comments: |
Despite our minor difficulty navigating the Slides Loop we found it to be a very worthwhile side trip. There's a great swimming hole at the base of the largest slide that will require a visit on a warmer day! |
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 | Name: |
vegematic |
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| Date Submitted: |
2012-04-18 |
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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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