Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Goose Eye Mountain, ME |
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| Trails: |
Carlo Col Trail, Goose Eye Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Saturday, August 31, 2019 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Room for a few cars in the Carlo Col trailhead parking area off Success Pond Rd. Said road is rough in places with some fairly deep dips, so drive carefully. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
All rock hopped. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Parts of the Goose Eye Trail show signs of light use, but no issues otherwise. |
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| Bugs: |
Minor annoyance at worst. |
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| Comments: |
The first 0.2 mi of the Carlo Col Trail (to the Goose Eye Trail junction) was on an old woods road, with occasional views of Goose Eye Mountain in the distance. The Goose Eye Trail was lightly trodden in places, but was otherwise in good shape. Got fairly steep in places near the top, with some slick rocks and ledge to mix things up. Incredible views in all directions from the summit. I had only done one real hike in the Mahoosucs (Old Speck) before this, but now I see why so many people love this range, and I'm kicking myself for not having done more hikes here. Better late than never, I guess!
Goose Eye was also #77 on the New England Hundred Highest for me, which was a bonus. |
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| Name: |
Spencer |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-08-31 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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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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