| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Madison, Mt. Adams, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Valley Way, Osgood Trail, Gulfside, Airline, Lowes Path, Spur Trail, Randolph Path, Short Line |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, August 20, 2014 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
pretty full lot |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
crossings on the spur trail required carefully foot placement..moderate water, slippery rocks |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
many fresh blowdowns along spur below the camp and on randolph path..no real issues..a couple of duck unders. HUGE blowdown in area of massive old trees on randolph path though footbed intact |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
a few adams bugs but otherwise fine |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
looked to be a treeline day and was. must have passed 50 people os valley way ascent. trail was quite wet in places but generally in good shape. happy to be in the shade to the hut as the sun was strong and virtually no wind. lots of thru hikers lounging at the hut. ascent to madison went smoothly..kidding..very light breeze on the summit was cool which was very fine. ascent to adams via gulf side and airline was good on dry rock. met a hice couple on summit finishing their 48!! congrats. descended via lows path just as a mob or 25 was headed up. I like the spur trail descent..a little longer but many points of interest and nice views into king ravine. recent rock work in places very nice and a big improvement over the ladders. some wet and slimy spots. the water falls all had some action going today..great day to be up high!!! |
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 | Name: |
silverfox |
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 | E-Mail: |
marktaub.metrocast.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2014-08-20 |
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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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