1HappyHiker
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Mascot Pond via Mahoosuc Trail + Spur Trail: 18-Jun-2009
Trail Conditions:
The Mahoosuc Trail and the spur trail leading to Mascot Pond are in very good shape.
Rather than drive to the trailhead on Hogan Road, we decided to approach the Mahoosuc Trail from Route 16. This involves parking adjacent to the old B&M railroad bridge and then walking over the Androscoggin River on the trestle which has recently been re-decked with some sturdy metal grate.
Once on the other side of the Androscoggin, there are signs directing you to the “AMC Trail”. But beware! The signage is either a work still in progress (the signs look new), or there is a sign missing for the right turn onto Hogan Road. It’s sort of an intuitive place to turn, and so we didn’t miss the turnoff, but it’s something to keep in mind.
Comments:
Some photos and additional commentary about this hike is located in the Trip Reports forum. (Click HERE)
Trail Conditions:
The Mahoosuc Trail and the spur trail leading to Mascot Pond are in very good shape.
Rather than drive to the trailhead on Hogan Road, we decided to approach the Mahoosuc Trail from Route 16. This involves parking adjacent to the old B&M railroad bridge and then walking over the Androscoggin River on the trestle which has recently been re-decked with some sturdy metal grate.
Once on the other side of the Androscoggin, there are signs directing you to the “AMC Trail”. But beware! The signage is either a work still in progress (the signs look new), or there is a sign missing for the right turn onto Hogan Road. It’s sort of an intuitive place to turn, and so we didn’t miss the turnoff, but it’s something to keep in mind.
Comments:
Some photos and additional commentary about this hike is located in the Trip Reports forum. (Click HERE)
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