| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
East Royce Mountain, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Laughing Lion Trail, Royce Trail, Royce Connector, East Royce Trail, herd path |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, October 24, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of parking at both trailheads |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Leaves - Significant/Slippery |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All easily hoppable |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails are well marked and maintained |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw quite a few |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Today's weather finally felt seasonable for our hike up East Royce. We parked at the East Royce Trail parking lot, and started with a road walk to the Laughing Lion Trail. This oddly named trail is only 1 mile long, but it quite steep. After reaching the Royce Trail, we turned right and used the Royce Connector and East Royce Trails to reach the summit. We visited both viewpoints (north and south facing) near the summit, but didn't linger too long due to the windy and cold conditions. However, the views were spectacular today and we could see snow on the Presidentials. We descended via the East Royce Trail, which made for a quick descent back to the car. |
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 | Name: |
Sam Shirley |
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 | E-Mail: |
newenglandskier13@aol.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-10-24 |
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 | Link: |
 https://m.facebook.com/groups/MaineHiking/permalink/2405124472963266/ |
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Disclaimer: Reports are not verified - conditions may vary. Use at own risk. Always be prepared when hiking. Observe all signs. Trail conditions reports are not substitutes for weather reports or common sense. |
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