| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Madison, Mt. John Quincy Adams, Mt. Adams, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Valley Way, Sylvan Way, Randolph Path, Scar Trail, Scar Loop, Airline, Gulfside, Osgood Trail, Lowe's Path, Spur Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, April 19, 2015 |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow - Wet/Sticky, Snow - Spring Snow |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The one on the spur trail was not bad. You can't count on the snowbridges, must rock hop. |
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 | Comments: |
The only trail I used that seemed to have seen little if any use this winter/spring was scar. Very slow going on little used trails due to soft snow. Randolph path required snowshoes. Everything else was barebootable with or without spikes. I diverted to the top of JQ Adams as there was a good snowfield that made for an easy route to the top. There was a good coating of new snow, but it should not last long. This was a great day to be above treeline. |
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 | Name: |
zporterColdRiverCampCook |
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 | E-Mail: |
zap88@tds.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2015-04-19 |
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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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