by RussNelson
Triker wrote:How are the roads out there?"roads"? What roads?
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Triker wrote:How are the roads out there?"roads"? What roads?
RussNelson wrote:I dont know about the roads, thats why i asked. The link at the top of this thread http://www.eastcoastrover.com/Trains2000.html has the land rover guys getting to a point were they had a 5 mile hike. What I was wondering was how are the roads that get you to that point were you have to hike? If i ever went there it would be in the summer.Triker wrote:How are the roads out there?"roads"? What roads?
3rdrail wrote:If I remember correctly, I read an article where a group of modified Land Rover owners went out there and were only able to get so far. Part of the trip involved an extended hike by foot. I'll say it again- this ain't kid stuff. If you haven't done this stuff before or don't have a real off-road vehicle, don't risk it ! (Kia's need not apply.)If you get stuck 3rd rail you can just call AAA!
ThinkNarrow wrote:Finding the steamers is more a matter of having good directions and good woods navigation skills rather than having a good vehicle. It is possible to get within about three miles with a conventional car in midsummer. Three or four years ago, some friends and I spend time at Loon Lodge nearby and they sketched a map for us. Of course this involves a three mile hike finding ribbons tied to trees and "taking a left at the eagle's nest", but the trail is fairly easy to follow if you've done a fair amount of hiking. Bring your GPS and compass.And your plans for defense when possibly meeting an aggresive black bear 2-1/2 miles into your "hike" are...
svobronco wrote:Oh, and just so everyone knows, there is more than one Eagle Lake in Maine. The town of Eagle Lake is not where the steamers are. They're in the Allagash NNW of Moosehead lake in Piscataquis county.Where are they then compared to the town of Eagle Lake? North , South , East , West?
3rdrail wrote:And your plans for defense when possibly meeting an aggresive black bear 2-1/2 miles into your "hike" are...I'll have to bring my bow and arrow, and hope the trip doesnt turn into the movie "Deliverance"!