Enregistrez votre propre itinéraire depuis l'app, téléchargez-le … Speck Pond Trail is overgrown in some spots and could definitely be brushed back in these places. The trail down to the campsite was slab, rocks, and roots, it was wet in spots but not too bad overall. - From the summit we headed south on the Mahoosuc Trail to Speck Pond Campsite. Day 2: Speck Pond Shelter & Campsite to Frye Notch Lean-To (10.4 miles) Day 3: Frye Notch Lean-To to Hall Mountain Lean-To (10.5 miles) Day 4: Hall Mountain Lean-To to Bemis Mountain Lean-To (11.1 miles) Day 5: Bemis Mountain Lean-To to Sabbath Day Pond Lean-To (10.0 miles) Day 6: Sabbath Day Pond Lean-To to Rangeley, Maine (9.4 miles) Day 7: Rangeley, Maine to Poplar Ridge Lean-To (10.7 … Téléchargez la trace GPS et suivez la trace du parcours à partir d'une carte. Tomorrow will be a big day that is for sure. 87.58% complete. 1938.9 done/250.9 to go. Au début le sentier suit, sur son versant nord un petit ruisseau pendant 2,2 km. June 30, 2014 Uncategorized Jacob Gilliland. Photo de Neige sur le sentier, début juin. July 7, 2017. Speck Pond can be contacted at or Sports & Recreation Chimney Pond BAXTER STATE PARK. Hey everyone, After almost an entire month, I have finally completed the state of Maine! I’m only 10 miles from the border. Length 7.4 mi Elevation gain 2870 ft Route type Out & back. 1918.0 miles done/271.8 to go. Both looked fresh enough. There’s a lean-to shelter and tent platforms there, and I remember camping under a tarp during a violent thunderstorm, helplessly watching the water pool on the tent platform boards and head in the direction of my sleep insulation. Looking at the water made me wonder if there was a spring at the camp. Then summit Old Speck Mountain the second day, and hike out on Speck Pond Trail to Success Pond Road where we parked, about 10 miles each day. 87.58% complete. 88.53% … Just before reaching Gum, the Speck Pond Spur Trail (campsite) connects from the south. 17 were here. Speck pond trail : (16 km aller/retour) : Le "trailhead" est situé sur Succes Pond Road (fermé l'hiver). The Mahoosuc Trail is blazed in white as it’s part of the AT. September 15, 2009 Grayson Cobb Leave a comment. October Mountain Lean-to, MA - 1554.0 The Appalachian Mountain Club backcountry campsites in the White Mountains and the Mahoosuc’s (14 sites) are open year round, including access to shelters, platforms, and toilets. Day 165 - To Speck Pond Shelter (New Hampshire is COMPLETE) - 14.70 Miles - From Gentian Pond Shelter/Campsite To Speck Pond Shelter - The first obstacle of the day was to get up and over Mt Success. Enregistrez votre propre itinéraire depuis l'app, téléchargez-le et partagez-le avec la communauté. There were a few tent platforms with hikers breaking down camp and one guy sound asleep in his sleeping bag in the lean-to. Congrats on making it thru the “Notch” Like Like. The Grafton Loop Trail is a new trail completed in 2007 that is designed to help take some of the pressure off the nearby section of the Appalachian Trail and the Speck Pond campsite which receive very heavy use. One state closer to the end! The Bowman Family photo blog. Bob Trawick 2,181 views. next shelter north ↑ 6.9 miles. Day 128: Speck Pond Shelter and Campsite to Baldpate Lean-to Woke up crazy early because I was worried about making the shuttle on time. Photo de Intersection AT et Speck Pond Trail dans . caretaker: Speck! The trail is only recommended for very experienced adventurers and is primarily used for hiking, nature trips, and snowshoeing. It was a relatively uneventful summit. Speck Pond Campsite 271.4, 9/15. 1918.0 miles done/271.8 to go. Speck Pond is on the south side of Old Speck Mountain, a huge 4000 footer with a fire tower at the top. 07 … Share this: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Post navigation. Next: Next post: Hall Mountain Lean-to-Sabbath Day Pond Lean-to. Previous: Previous post: Carlo Col Shelter and Campsite-Speck Pond Shelter and Campsite. To view it please enter your password below: Password: Speck Pond campsite. For the Speck! Nine lean-tos and a bunkhouse next to a glacial cirque, all but surrounded by the soaring granite walls of Katahdin. 207-941-4412. maine.gov/cutlercoast. Speck Pond Campsite is the one exception with a $6 fee in-season (May-October) when a caretaker is present. This content is password protected. US20-Lee, MA - 1546.8. Day 28-speck pond campsite- gentian pond campsite. Thru-hikers had no difficulty with work-for-stay when I visited a few days ago. Anyway, it's a delightful overnight stop. . July 7, 2017 ” Bob Wolf says: July 8, 2017 at 4:33 pm. The enigmatic name "Goose Eye" is thought to have arisen from local settlers. July 9, 2017. We stopped for breakfast on top of Old Speck. Old Speck Pond … Hiking with kids - Speck Pond Trail to Speck Pond Campsite, Mahoosuc Mou... Posted by MattyB at 4:15 PM. Speck Pond Trail, Berlin, New Hampshire. Aaron, 2015 Speck! Hiking the Appalachian Trail with my son Ethan We camped at Old Speck Pond coming in off the Main Hwy over old Speck Mountain Then hiked what many say is one of the toughest parts of the trail we traversed Old Speck rsquo s Mahoosuc Arm down and then doubled back in a thunderstorm Here… Show Show. Tomorrow I will be in New Hampshire!!! Day 27: Andover Maine to Speck Pond Campsite. Specifically, the plan is to hike in on the Goose Eye trail, connect with the AT and continue through Mahoosuc Notch to Speck Pond campsite the first day. On the climb up … 2 thoughts on “ Carlo Col Shelter and Campsite-Speck Pond Shelter and Campsite. Bowmerica. It connects an eight mile section of the Appalachian Trail with thirty miles of new trail, forming a loop hike in Grafton Notch that crosses Maine Rt 26 close to its half-way point. Speck Pond, Newry : consultez avis, articles et photos de Speck Pond, classée n°11 sur 11 activités à Newry sur Tripadvisor. dans . Speck Pond in Maine - 7/12/13 Terrance Bliss. That place is Speck! Turns out there was a spring and it was even running. Walt. Yes, that's what the guide book says, but on the map Chimney Pond on Katahdin seems higher. It will feel so good to move onto another state. Maybe we should just say "the highest pond in Maine directly on the AT". Speck Pond is located at , Newry ME 4261. Hikers should exercise extreme caution. Filtering pond water is usually a pain, often requiring a backflush on the filter to clear out the scum that builds up from the particles in the water. Upper Goose Pond Cabin Side Trail, MA - 1545.2. Téléchargez la trace GPS et suivez la trace du parcours à partir d'une carte. Free. 4:51. Speck Pond Shelter was completely rebuilt this year using a new design. Old Speck Mountain Trail is a 7.4 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Newry, Maine that features a waterfall. Date of Hike: 6/14/15 Old Speck Trail: 3.2 miles / Mahoosuc Trail: 22.6 miles / Centennial Trail: 2.8 miles Total Miles: 28.6 miles (10,285 feet elevation gained) Garmin Forerunner 910XT 31.2 miles (10,750' gained) White Mountain Guide Book Trip Report: - For the past four years I've been itching to do a one day Mahoosuc Range Traverse but just never could make it happen. Puis, après avoir quitté le ruisseau un virage vers la gauche s'effectue sur quelques sections très à pic pour ensuite arriver sur une section plus plat. The floodplain west of the bridge is often flooded after heavy rains and during periods of high water. 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