| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Madison, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Valley Way, Osgood Trail, Howker Ridge Trail, Sylvan Way |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, April 7, 2014 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Bridge at Hitchcock Falls semi-collapsed. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
No major blowdowns. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Grete had fun and was helpful navigating Howker Ridge. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
At summit at 9:30 and enjoyed blue skies and long distance views. Above treeline on Howker Ridge was crusty which made for some fun sliding. Howker Ridge was not tracked; deep snowpack and branches obscured trail in places. Snowshoe conditions are excellent. Great hike! |
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 | Name: |
ken and grete |
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 | E-Mail: |
www.kenandlaurar@myfairpoint.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2014-04-07 |
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 | Link: |
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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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