We stopped for breakfast on top of Old Speck. The Mahoosuc Trail is blazed in white as it’s part of the AT. 1960.0 miles done/229.8 to go. 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. 2 thoughts on “ Carlo Col Shelter and Campsite-Speck Pond Shelter and Campsite. Mike, I am once again all caught up on your blog and you amaze me. The trail is only recommended for very experienced adventurers and is primarily used for hiking, nature trips, and snowshoeing. 87.58% complete. Hey everyone, I did a solid 15 miles today with lots of inclines mixed with roots and rocks. 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. Speck Pond is on the south side of Old Speck Mountain, a huge 4000 footer with a fire tower at the top. Photo de Intersection AT et Speck Pond Trail dans . next shelter north ↑ 6.9 miles. Upper Goose Pond Cabin Side Trail, MA - 1545.2. Chimney Pond BAXTER STATE PARK. Speck Pond in Maine - 7/12/13 Terrance Bliss. 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. 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. Bowmerica. Speck Pond campsite. 1918.0 miles done/271.8 to go. 89,50% completed. There were a few tent platforms with hikers breaking down camp and one guy sound asleep in his sleeping bag in the lean-to. The Bowman Family photo blog. Aaron, 2015 Speck! Pond campsite, in Maine. The first major stream is Big Fork Creek. Both looked fresh enough. 87.58% complete. Quote: Originally Posted by TJ aka Teej "on the highest pond in Maine". Speck Pond Campsite 271.4, 9/15. 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. July 7, 2017. For the Speck! 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. One thought on “ Speck Pond Shelter and Campsite-Hall Mountain Lean-to. The first mile or so was a pretty hard climb over shear rock, but it was dry for the most part and the clouds/fog made for some great views on the way up. Sports & Recreation That place is Speck! Old Speck Pond … It was a relatively uneventful summit. I’m only 10 miles from the border. The hardest mountain on the entire trail, the most insane boulder scramble, and a state line lie mere miles away. Tomorrow will be a big day that is for sure. On the climb up … June 30, 2014 Uncategorized Jacob Gilliland. Tomorrow I will be in New Hampshire!!! October Mountain Lean-to, MA - 1554.0 Next: Next post: Hall Mountain Lean-to-Sabbath Day Pond Lean-to. Free. From Gum Creek the trail begins an up and down pattern for the next 6 miles. Beth Meyer says: July 8, 2017 at 4:49 pm. Trivia & History The impressive triple peaks of Goose Eye offer one of the finest views in northern New England. Dogs are also able to use this trail. It was nice. Just before reaching Gum, the Speck Pond Spur Trail (campsite) connects from the south. 88.53% … Length 7.4 mi Elevation gain 2870 ft Route type Out & back. Au début le sentier suit, sur son versant nord un petit ruisseau pendant 2,2 km. is at the very northernmost end of AMC's region here in the White Mountain Region, an isolated outpost at the raggedy edge of the rugged Mahoosuc Range, at the edge of the highest pond in Maine. all shelters popup list of nearby shelters (mileage, bearing) (as the crow flies) NOAA weather near shelter or wunderground Tengo slept in the shelter, but Stick and I slept in our tents, which we pitched on a wooden platform nearby. Bob Trawick 2,181 views. The trail down to the campsite was slab, rocks, and roots, it was wet in spots but not too bad overall. 4:51. Camping City Fall seven times and stand up eight. . 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. 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. Speck Pond Trail is overgrown in some spots and could definitely be brushed back in these places. Speck Pond can be contacted at or To get back on the trail this morning we had to first take a short side trail that went next to the pond. Congrats on making it thru the “Notch” Like Like. Hikers should exercise extreme caution. Anyway, it's a delightful overnight stop. Téléchargez la trace GPS et suivez la trace du parcours à partir d'une carte. Speck Pond Trail’s blazing was similar. September 15, 2009 Grayson Cobb Leave a comment. June 30, 2014 Uncategorized Jacob Gilliland. Speck Pond Trail, Berlin, New Hampshire. Enregistrez votre propre itinéraire depuis l'app, téléchargez-le et partagez-le avec la communauté. To view it please enter your password below: Password: Hey everyone, After almost an entire month, I have finally completed the state of Maine! Speck Pond, Newry : consultez avis, articles et photos de Speck Pond, classée n°11 sur 11 activités à Newry sur Tripadvisor. Speck Pond Shelter was completely rebuilt this year using a new design. dans . Yes, that's what the guide book says, but on the map Chimney Pond on Katahdin seems higher. Speck Pond Campsite is the one exception with a $6 fee in-season (May-October) when a caretaker is present. US20-Lee, MA - 1546.8. Day 27: Andover Maine to Speck Pond Campsite. By the time I reached Speck Pond the overcast had pretty much filled in. 07 … Turns out there was a spring and it was even running. 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. Maybe we should just say "the highest pond in Maine directly on the AT". Newer Post Older Post Home. Skip to content. 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. This content is password protected. - From the summit we headed south on the Mahoosuc Trail to Speck Pond Campsite. Walt. One state closer to the end! 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. Photo de Neige sur le sentier, début juin. July 9, 2017. It will feel so good to move onto another state. Nine lean-tos and a bunkhouse next to a glacial cirque, all but surrounded by the soaring granite walls of Katahdin. Reply. 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. Speck Pond Shelter Waypoint: SpeckPond 44.56469,-70.97362 County/State: Oxford ME Elevation: 3500' or USGS elevation 1921.2 miles from Springer and 271.8 miles to Katahdin next shelter south ↓ 5.1 miles. 1918.0 miles done/271.8 to go. Téléchargez la trace GPS et suivez la trace du parcours à partir d'une carte. Old Speck Mountain Trail is a 7.4 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Newry, Maine that features a waterfall. Hiking with kids - Speck Pond Trail to Speck Pond Campsite, Mahoosuc Mou... Posted by MattyB at 4:15 PM. The blazing isn’t very frequent. caretaker: Speck! 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 … Share this: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Post navigation. 1938.9 done/250.9 to go. We staff and de-staff 9 campsites on a staggered seasonal schedule from Memorial Day weekend to Columbus Day weekend. Enregistrez votre propre itinéraire depuis l'app, téléchargez-le … 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. Thru-hikers had no difficulty with work-for-stay when I visited a few days ago. 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