Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Madison, Mt. Adams, Mt. Jefferson, NH |
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| Trails: |
Valley Way, Gulfside, Jefferson Loop, Randolph Path |
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| Date of Hike: |
Saturday, August 16, 2014 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Appalachia parking area was full at 8:15 AM, but plenty of parking on the wide shoulder of route 2. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
All were easy. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
No problems. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Not a problem getting up to the Madison Spring Hut, but might be too clambery for many dogs getting to the summit. |
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| Bugs: |
None! |
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| Comments: |
The rocks on the upper half of the Randolph Path were extremely slippery when wet headed down. Otherwise the overall wetness and muddiness of the day was not a problem anywhere else. |
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| Name: |
Kelly |
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| E-Mail: |
kellyjross@juno.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2014-08-17 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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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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