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9/11/2008 Trail Conditions: Some wet and muddy areas as expected on the Bunnell Notch Trail. Trail crews have done a great job improving this trail which is in better condition every time I hike it. Some running water on the Kilkenny Ridge Trail but overall mostly dry. Equipment needed...

Great report and full of the little details that make a hike memorable! When did I eat the rest of my really tasty donut? As you say photos just don't capture that "aaah" moment when you emerge on top of Bondcliff and how it continues until you drop off on Twinway. A great day. Grumpy gran

67/67 Great to re-live an excellent time in Maine with much to celebrate! Should note that you left out your age when calculating the average...it would have improved the score for therest of us! Grumpygran

September 2nd 2008 Trail Conditions: Except some muddy spots and water on the first half of Bondcliff Trail, all the trails were dry. Equipment needed: wind jacket and some sunscreen Comments: With a forecast for clear blue skies we set out to do the Bonds. I like to do the Bonds on...

August 26th 2008 Trail Conditions: Dry all the way...such a pleasant change! Equipment needed: warm clothes and wind jacket. Comments: A cool and windy day all the way up and across the ridge. Wind died somewhat on the way down. Views to forever from the top. Gorgeous day to be out with...

August 23rd 2008 Trail Conditions: Trails dry for the most part. Some water near the top of Valley Way. Muddy spots at the top of Scar but from then on a lovely walk in the woods with a soft footbed. Nice way to get down 600 feet. Special equipment: Plenty of water as it was very hot...

August 12th Trail Conditions: Some mud before Mt. Surprise. Very slippy ledges. Persistent mud, deep at times after that. Bog bridges in poor shape and almost submerged in places. Water running down trail for the last half mile. Equipment: Good boots and gaiters! Poles to probe the mud...

August 5th. Forecasted to be a gorgeous day so 11 of us set out to help Henry, the marathon man, finish his 48. But the weather men were wrong (surprise!) and we were in the clouds most of the day with smatterings of rain. Headed up the Hi Cannon Trail from the parking lot. It was wet...

August 5th 2008 Trail Conditions: Wet! Hi Cannon has serious erosion problems and may need re-routing in places in the near future. The ladder is in very poor condition. Water running down the trail didn't help with the wet and slick rocks. Came down Kinsman Ridge Trail which was again very...

August 2nd 2008 Trail Conditions: After all the rain recently everywhere was wet. The rocks were slippy, the roots worse and the mud was extended and boot sucking! Special Equipment: We were very glad to have poles to help with the water crossings which needed care. No bugs, no sun...

July 29th. Looking at the sky we abandoned our plan to hike Madison and did the Wildcat range instead. Trail conditions: Wet in spots on 19 Mile Brook. A few areas with running water as we climbed up and over the ridge. Special Equipment: Poles always useful. Few bugs and not enough sun to...

July 26th Trail conditions: Very good except for a few muddy spots and two areas where water was running down the trail for about 20 yards. All the brooks, streams and rivers are running high and fast. Special Equipment: None. No bugs, plenty of sunshine. Comments: My 8th trip up Moosilauke...

July 22nd Trail Conditions: Wet underfoot with muddy patches, slippery rocks and roots. Water crossing no problem and trail well maintained. Special Equipment: Just good waterproof boots and a hiking pole. Few bugs today. Comments: Early start hoping to beat afternoon thunderstorms. We...

Trail excellent on the way up. Very wet on way down! Special Equipment: bug spray..lots of mosquitoes. Rain wear for the way down. Comments: Started out with overcast but pleasant. Views from the Ridge limited due to low cloud cover and haze. Able to appreciate the 360 degree views from...

Trail Conditions: Trail in great condition though there are several really muddy spots near the upper brook crossing. Comments: No bugs good views from the top and didn't see anyone till I was halfway down. Met Peaked from vfft going up. Lovely day out with Finn, the dog. Grumpy Gran

Trail conditions: At 7.30am, after rain last night, the Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail was wet and mucky almost up to the Gem pool. After that it was drier, but still tough! Crawford Path was great, dry all the way up. Coming down the ART was much drier with just a few muddy stretches. Equipment...