| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Wachusett Mountain, MA |
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 | Trails: |
Bolton Pond Trail, Balance Rock Trail, Old Indian Trail, Semuhenna Trail, Harrington Trail, Mid State Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, April 27, 2019 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Bolton Road parking along the side of the road. Well marked trailhead and information kiosk with trail maps. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Any water crossing is rock hoppable for the most part but very wet and very muddy. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails are pretty much clear and well marked. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
A few happy dogs. |
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 | Comments: |
Water is all over the majority of trails after yesterday's rain. Trails are very muddy as well and in some areas the mud is ankle deep. If you want dry feet, stay at home. It will probably take a few days for the trails to dry up some and more rain is to come. I did a great loop hike that according to All Trails app is 4.2 miles, 1,095 ft gain, and I completed it in just under 3 hours. Bolton Pond and Balance Rock are neat. Views were mostly at the summit on this loop and directional views while crossing some ski trails on Old Indian Trail descent. The summit was very windy today, I would say gusts were pushing 40 mph. Breaks of sun and blue sky mixed with clouds and overcast at times. Only a few sprinkles of rain. |
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 | Name: |
Matthew Kuncik |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-04-27 |
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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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