| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Old Speck Mountain, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Eyebrow Trail, Old Speck Trail, Mahoosuc Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, June 16, 2013 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Very large lot in Grafton State Park for Old Speck and Baldpate trailheads. Today state parks were free for Maine residents. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The brook crossings low on the Old Speck Trail were easy rock hops. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trail in good condition. Some sections had a lot of roots. I recall only two blow downs that had been removed. No remaining obstructions on the trail. Nice stepping stones across one muddy section. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Did not see any dogs. The Eyebrow Trail not recommended for dogs due to the steep ledges. Old Speck and Mahoosuc Trails should be fine for dogs although upper sections have little to no water depending on conditions. |
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 | Bugs: |
Black flies were bothersome when not moving. |
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 | Comments: |
The Eyebrow Trail has cables and rungs to aid hikers over steep areas and watery ledges. The Eyebrow Trail is a nice ascent route because of nice viewpoints. The lower section of the Old Speck Trail is good for descent with a nice cascade similar to that of Beaver Brook on Moosilauke with perhaps less water. Some of the ledges on the Old Speck Trail may be difficult when wet.
There are ups and downs on the ridge leading up the mountain.
The tower at the summit allow for a 360 degree view.
Saw many hikers today including Dan the caretaker of Speck Pond campsite. |
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 | Name: |
WAUMBEK |
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 | E-Mail: |
WAUMBEK at Roadrunner dot com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2013-06-16 |
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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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