| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Rumford Whitecap, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Starr Trail, Orange Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, May 1, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Room for 10 cars across from Orange trail, busy day with cars lined up and down the road |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All small and easily crossed |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
A very dog friendly hike, met many out enjoying the day |
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 | Bugs: |
A few down low not bothersome but almost time... |
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 | Comments: |
Up Starr and Down Orange, 5.4 miles round trip. Trails were in terrific condition all nicely cleared only a few leaves left. Mostly moderate trails with two steep sections on Starr to make things a bit interesting. Miles of ledges with open views. Hadn't been on Starr in years, I remember when the trail took the road up all the way including a half mile stretch of just terrible mud and water, re-route now avoids this section of the road. Trails dry with just a few spots of mud and water in the usual stretch past the Starr/Orange junction where it follows the old trail for a few tenths of a mile. Just amazing views today in all directions with bluebird skies, nice temps and just as light breeze up top. Snow still visible on Old Speck, Baldplates, Saddleback and the horn, and the presidentials peaking out above closer summits. Always a worthwhile hike. |
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 | Name: |
Brian From Maine |
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 | E-Mail: |
brobert1@maine.rr.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-05-02 |
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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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