| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Adams, Mt. Madison, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Randolph Pat, Spur Trail, Lowe's Path, Star Lake Trail, Osgood Trail, Howker Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, July 18, 2014 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of room at the small Randolph East lot. Good alternative to Appalachia parking. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All were easily crossed on rocks |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails in good condition. Cut a few small trees from pathway. Good signage at all junctions and to points of interest. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Fine. Rocks on Presidential Range may be abrasive to paws. |
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 | Bugs: |
Only a few on Blueberry Ledge section of the Howker Ridge Trail otherwise no bugs |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Great hike on the less crowded trails to Mt Adams and Mt Madison. Trails were generally dry and good footing. Some nice waterfalls along the route and lots of hiking above tree line. Some small ledges on Howker Ridge require care especially on descent. No bears in the Bear Pit.
Saw only five others from Randolph East up to Thunderstorm junction and nobody on the descent from Mt Madison back to Randolph East. Lots of hikers around Mt Adams and Mt Madison. |
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 | Name: |
WAUMBEK |
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 | E-Mail: |
WAUMBEK at Roadrunner dot com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2014-07-19 |
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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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