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I rode my fat-tire bike up 113 from Gilead,ME to the height of land today (21 April). There are a number of washouts along the west side of the road next to the Wild River and Evans Brook. In several places the pavement is undermined along that edge. As well, the south end of the recently...

Date of Hike: 16 July 2016 Trail Conditions: Webster Cliffs Trail was mostly dry with some minor muddy spots. Mt. Clinton trail was very muddy and overgrown as advertised, difficult to locate in a few places. Stream crossings on MCT were rock hoppable but trail to/from each crossing sometimes...

I'm thinking of hiking this tomorrow and haven't seen any recent (post-snow) trip reports. Does anyone have recent information? Is there currently anywhere to park? -vegematic

I found a pair of eyeglasses at the junction between North and Middle Sugarloaf spurs on 27 March. Would like to get them back to their owner. -vegematic

Date of Hike: 27 Sep 2014 Trails Used: Bog Brook Trail - Wild River Trail - Rainbow Trail - CarterMoriah Trail - Wildcat River Trail Trail Conditions: Mostly very good. Some brushy, prickly overgrowth on the lower Rainbow Trail where topped-off birches let a lot of light in. All of the several...

I was rolling down RT 113 on Saturday, 31 Aug and noticed a work site at the former suspension bridge across the Wild River at Hastings. The old bridge was taken out by Irene a couple years ago. It is being replaced by a very sturdy-looking single span steel bridge. It's ugly as hell but it...

Trail and Mountain: Ascended via Owl's Head trail, descended via Cherry Mtn Trail Date of Hike: 02 Feb 2013 Trail Conditions: Mostly a thin layer of solid snow. Ice in some places, notably on the ledges on either side of Owl's Head. The beginning of the descent from Owl's Head on the way to...

Date of Hike: 01 December 2012 Trail Conditions: Powder, a couple inches at the base increasing to approximately 8 inches at the top. Few patches of ice underneath, but not much. Special Equipment Required: We carried traction but did not use it. Everyone hiked in summer boots or trail...

I'm thinking about making an ascent of the Zeacliff Trail this weekend. I've never hiked it before so I don't know how steep it is or how much winter might have encroached on it yet. Does anyone have any recent information on this trail regarding snow/ice/running water? -vegematic

Date of Hike: 22 September 2012 Trail Conditions: Road walk was a breeze, taking only 30 minutes each way. Signal Ridge Trail in great shape with no significant obstacles. Water crossing before the Carrigain Notch junction was straightforward. Desolation Trail from the summit was wet in...

I've only ever worried about spiders under the seat... Video story from CNN -vegematic

Well, it's a couple weeks out of date but it was a really excellent hike. I'm sure it's still wonderful! I hiked a loop from Stoneham, ME using the Miles Notch Trail, Red Rock Trail (to Speckled Mountain) and then the Great Brook Trail back to the beginning. Here is the link to my full post and...

Dugan posted in Trail Conditions about our Tully Trail hike. Here is a link to the pictures that I took. It's a wonderful loop with a great mix of some vistas, a variety of woods, a few open areas, good footing, not much terrible mud, some road walking, streams, waterfalls, ponds, and...

It's a bit last minute, but is anyone interested? I'm looking to start walking at 8:30. I usually come in at around 2/3 - 3/4 of book time but may take this one a little slower. I'll start out up the Miles Notch trail from the south to Red Rock Ridge, on to Speckled, then descend via RRR and...

Trails: Bickford Brook, Bickford Slides Loop, Blueberry Ridge Trail Conditions: All trails mostly dry. A few bits of mud here and there that were easily negotiated. A very few patches of ice up high that were inconsequential. Bickford Slides Loop was a little hard to follow in places due to...

I'm looking to hike here this weekend, probably heading up via the Ledges Trail. Has anyone been recently that can report on conditions? -vegematic

My 19-year-old niece and I hiked the JMT and after several days of traveling home, many loads of laundry, and getting back in touch with family I am finally sitting down to wade through the 700+ pictures I took. That's going to take a while so until the full report is complete, here is the...

I posted a trail condition earlier but here is the full report with pictures. It's a really excellent loop but if you prefer well maintained trails and enjoy the company of lots of other hikers it might not be for you... -vegematic

Date of Hike: 8 July 2011 Trail Conditions: Moriah Brook Trail is in good shape for much of the way but had mud holes and was quite overgrown in places, particularly in the upper mile. There are several blowdowns that are annoying but not difficult. I had to take off my shoes for the two...

I've heard vague recommendations for using silicon on tent floors (or sleeping pad bottoms) to prevent sliding around in the night. What does the collective wisdom of VFTT have to say about this? What form of silicon? Stripes or dots? Will it cause the treated item to stick to itself, and...