| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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None, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Russell Pond Trail, Wassataquoik Lake Trail, Wassataquoik Stream Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, September 18, 2012 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Roaring Brook |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The morning of Sept 19, high water levels made some stream areas uncrossable. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
none |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
A leisurely hike to Russell Pond and beyond. A sunny start to clouds to drizzle rain on back to Russell Pond from Wassataquoik Lake. That night a wicked storm with high winds and rain (4-5 inches at Chimney Pond reported) creating high water at stream crossings. Next morning traversed streams with rangers upstream from normal crossing on the Wassataquoik Stream crossing at the two lean-tos campsite . Water current was raging. At wider mouth of stream we crossed, two or three at a time holding poles out parallel to ground for more stability. There were four of us plus a lost dog crossing the streams. Thanks to Ranger Greg and former ranger Tom for their knowledge of stream crossings. |
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 | Name: |
Gordon R |
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| Date Submitted: |
2012-09-28 |
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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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