| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Battie, Mt. Megunticook, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Mt. Battie Trail, Tableland Trail, Ridge Trail, Scenic Trail, Maiden Cliff Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, June 2, 2012 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Small lot at the end of Mt Megunticook Street off route 52. No parking fee at this lot which can accommodate about 4 or 5 vehicles. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Significant |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Minor, no issues |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails in good condition. Good signage. A few tree falls on Ridge and Maiden Cliff trails presenting no difficulties for passage |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
None. Perhaps the breeze kept them grounded. |
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 | Comments: |
Nice outlook points over Penobscot Bay and Megunticook Lake. Trails well maintained in Camden Hills State Park. Many options for loop trips in the state park's trail system. Observation tower at the top of Mt Battie as well as an auto road for tourists.
The views from Ocean Lookout are down the south coast of Penobscot Bay. If you go a short distance down the Mt Megunticook Trail there is a nice view point out to Penobscot Bay to the east. From Ocean Lookout go on Ridge Trail to get to the wooded summit of Mt Megunticook, do not follow the Mt Megunticook Trail as it leads down hill.
Some of the ledges would be difficult if wet. Luckily the rain held off today. Saw a number of other hikers today. |
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 | Name: |
WAUMBEK |
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 | E-Mail: |
WAUMBEK at Roadrunner dot com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2012-06-02 |
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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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