Date of Hike: September 26, 2014
Trail Conditions: Scattered blowdowns here and there, several of which appeared very recent, but none were major obstacles. Both trails also had a number of muddy spots, which was a little surprising considering how dry it has been recently. After entering the Caribou-Speckled Mountain Wilderness, the Caribou Trail is fairly rough and climbs over a number of moss covered rocks. While this was a great hike today, the conditions made me wonder what these trails might be like in wet weather. In particular, I think descending the Caribou trail might be somewhat challenging.
Special Equipment: None.
Comments: A beautiful day, with terrific views from the ledges on top. The foliage was starting to turn, but I would guess peak is still a week or so away.
Jay Baxter
Trail Conditions: Scattered blowdowns here and there, several of which appeared very recent, but none were major obstacles. Both trails also had a number of muddy spots, which was a little surprising considering how dry it has been recently. After entering the Caribou-Speckled Mountain Wilderness, the Caribou Trail is fairly rough and climbs over a number of moss covered rocks. While this was a great hike today, the conditions made me wonder what these trails might be like in wet weather. In particular, I think descending the Caribou trail might be somewhat challenging.
Special Equipment: None.
Comments: A beautiful day, with terrific views from the ledges on top. The foliage was starting to turn, but I would guess peak is still a week or so away.
Jay Baxter