| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Bemis Mountain, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Appalachian Trail, Bemis Stream Trail, logging roads |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, July 17, 2012 |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
There were logs placed at deep water crossing over marsh on Bemis Stream Trail, thus eliminating need for thigh deep wading or a long bushwhack around the marsh. Both Bemis Stream crossings were easy due to low water. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Bemis Stream Trail was maintained this year and in good shape. AT was in good shape, as expected. |
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 | Bugs: |
Minor black flies and mosquitoes - did not require bug spray. Had only one dive bombing from a deer fly. That was a pleasant surprise! |
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 | Comments: |
I take this trip every year. It is a rough and strenuous 11 mile loop (plus a mile mountain bike ride between the two trailheads). Did not see anyone until the 9 mile mark. |
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 | Name: |
Marty |
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 | E-Mail: |
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| Date Submitted: |
2012-07-23 |
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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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