| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Madison, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Howker Ridge Trail, Osgood Trail, Valley Way, Presidential Rail Trail, roadwalk |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, August 7, 2015 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of parking at Randolph East. Appalachia lot looked packed. |
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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: |
Pretty easy rock hop at Howker Ridge stream; water levels not that high |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
trails in pretty good shape. Temporary sign is now marking the upper entrance to Valley Way |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Only saw one dog, on Valley way. Howker might be tough in places for a dog |
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 | Bugs: |
small bugs on Valley Way |
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 | Comments: |
Howker Ridge trail is absolutely beautiful, with falls, little canyons and greenery down low and the Howks and views up higher. It is a workout though! Very steep in places with some scrambles and some ups and downs. Nice approach to the summit. Valley way a better descent route. There is a bridge out on the rail trail which I had forgotten about, so I had to double back and use the road. Randolph Path another option to get back to Randolph East. |
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 | Name: |
Jennifer |
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 | E-Mail: |
jrood53@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2015-08-08 |
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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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