bryan
New member
date: 8/30/13
trails: gore mountain trail
conditions: the trailhead is well marked with a sign a bit over 5 miles south of the canadian border on 114 in norton. good parking area across the road. the trail has seen recent work and was in good shape. though wet from recent rain there was little mud of note and generally good footing. rocks and bog bridging down low were very greasy. much of the middle third of the trail runs through heavily logged country and the footbed is being encroached upon by grass though is always clear enough to follow. junctions with logging roads are well signed and marked. the upper trail was in nice shape running through a few tight grassy areas, but mostly a nice wide corridor. the folks who worked on this trail have done a real nice job. there were a couple of brook crossings that were not an issue today. i imagine that in times of high water the second and larger one could involve stepping in water.
equipment: nothing in particular.
comments: despite being trailed and running through logged areas this hike retained a very wild feel. it was nearly dead quiet almost the whole hike and when i unknowingly came up close on a moose that finally decided to take off it sounded like a gunshot (relatively speaking) and had me back on my heels. lots of moose sign along the whole route as it's really perfect habitat for them. some bear sign up near the summit as well. the old firewardens cabin and privy are still there as well as the footings for the old firetower. a nice day to complete the new england 50 finest list.
bryan
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trails: gore mountain trail
conditions: the trailhead is well marked with a sign a bit over 5 miles south of the canadian border on 114 in norton. good parking area across the road. the trail has seen recent work and was in good shape. though wet from recent rain there was little mud of note and generally good footing. rocks and bog bridging down low were very greasy. much of the middle third of the trail runs through heavily logged country and the footbed is being encroached upon by grass though is always clear enough to follow. junctions with logging roads are well signed and marked. the upper trail was in nice shape running through a few tight grassy areas, but mostly a nice wide corridor. the folks who worked on this trail have done a real nice job. there were a couple of brook crossings that were not an issue today. i imagine that in times of high water the second and larger one could involve stepping in water.
equipment: nothing in particular.
comments: despite being trailed and running through logged areas this hike retained a very wild feel. it was nearly dead quiet almost the whole hike and when i unknowingly came up close on a moose that finally decided to take off it sounded like a gunshot (relatively speaking) and had me back on my heels. lots of moose sign along the whole route as it's really perfect habitat for them. some bear sign up near the summit as well. the old firewardens cabin and privy are still there as well as the footings for the old firetower. a nice day to complete the new england 50 finest list.
bryan
[email protected]
