| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Williams Mountain, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Williams Mountain Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, May 13, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking pull-off just beyond the trail on a side road off the Williams Mountain Road. It should be passable by most vehicles all the way to the trailhead. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No significant crossings |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trail is well marked and maintained |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
Not bad |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
The final hike of the trip was up Williams Mountain. It was a quick and easy 1.4 miles to the summit on the well marked and maintained trail. Along the way, the trail passed through interesting alternating areas of dense and open forest. After the short and steep climb up the summit cone, the trail reached a short loop with a few restricted viewpoints. A short way above this loop was the fire watchman's cabin and fire tower.
The cabin is still in surprisingly good shape, compared to most abandoned fire watchman cabins. The tower itself was also in good shape, although the cab is nearing the end of its life. You have to be very careful in the cab as there are many missing and rotten floorboards. However, it provides stunning 360 degree views reaching from Sugarloaf and the High Peaks to Katahdin. The views were second to only Number 5 Mountain on this trip. |
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 | Name: |
Sam Shirley |
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 | E-Mail: |
newenglandskier13@aol.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-05-13 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.facebook.com/groups/MaineHiking/permalink/2564358583706520/ |
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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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