| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Blueberry Mountain, Speckled Mountain, Spruce Hill, East Royce, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Bickford Brook Trail, Blueberry Ledge Trail, Spruce Hill Trail, East Royce Trail, Royce Connector, Royce Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, April 21, 2012 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Brickett Place had plenty of parking - fee area. Saw no other vehicles at the lot. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All crossable on rocks, the lower crossings on the Royce Trail would be difficult if the water levels were higher |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails in good conditions except the upper section of the Royce Trail especially uphill of Laughing Lion which is very rough with roots and rock |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Trails would be good for dogs although I saw none |
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 | Bugs: |
Black flies and flies were out but thankfully not biting today |
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 | Comments: |
There was no snow on the trails. Most of the trails were dry. Some small mud areas which were not a problem. The few fallen trees presented no difficulties for passage. Lots of moose droppings especially on the Spruce Hill trail. Saw ravens and a pair of peregrine falcons flying over the ledges at the Overlook Loop. One of the peregrine falcons performed a power dive. Many fine views from the ledges on the Blueberry Ridge trail and the summits of Speckled Mtn and East Royce. Saw red trillium, shadbush,and violet in blossom. |
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 | Name: |
WAUMBEK |
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 | E-Mail: |
WAUMBEK at Roadrunner dot com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2012-04-21 |
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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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