Maine – Bear Activity – 100 Mile Wilderness
Maine
bear-activity
|hiking-safety
|Alert
07/01/2024
The ATC received a report of a bear getting into an unattended food drop in the 100 Mile Wilderness at Jo Mary Road (NOBO mile 2,141.4). The bear accessed food in an unattended bucket left for Appalachian Trail hikers.
A.T. hikers and visitors in this area should use caution and never leave food unattended, even for a minute to check out a view or use the bathroom. A.T. hikers should either make arrangements to meet the person resupplying them in the 100 Mile Wilderness so food is not left unattended, or pack enough food and supplies to get them through the entire section.
Report all bear encounters using the ATC’s Bear Encounter Report Form. Learn more about food storage and bear safety on the A.T. here.
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