| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Pleasant Mountain, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Bald Peak, Trail, Ledges Trail, MacKay Pasture Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, July 15, 2012 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Park on side of Mountain Road (street that leads to Shawnee Peak ski area from route 302. There is a trail sign on a tree which is located just south of Shawnee Peak East ski area. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No significant crossings |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails in good condition. The Bald Peak Trail is much better than in the past after trail reconstruction and some relocation |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Good dog trail but should bring water. |
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 | Bugs: |
Some flies and mosquitoes. I brushed off three ticks from my pants at Southwest Peak. |
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 | Comments: |
The Bald Peak ascent up the mountain has good footing except the final 0.3 miles above Sue's Way Trail to North Ridge Trail is ledgy, rocky footing and steep in places. The Ridge walk from Bald Peak to Southwest Peak is easy going with some ups and downs. Lots of tasty blueberries on the extensive open ledges on the ridge! Spotted Fireweed, Harebell, and Goldenrod in blossom.
Nice views down to Moose Pond but the summertime haze limited views toward the White Mountains.
Many cleared areas just west of the trail in some sections along the Bald Peak Trail on the ridge. |
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 | Name: |
WAUMBEK |
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 | E-Mail: |
WAUMBEK at Roadrunner dot com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2012-07-15 |
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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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