Mt. Madison, Mt. Adams - Air Line, Short Line, King Ravine Trail, Gulfside, Osgood Trail, Watson Path, Pine Link, Lowe's Path, Spur Trail, Amphibranch - 7-13-2010

Hiking Trail Conditions Report
	Peaks	Mt. Madison, Mt. Adams, NH

	Trails:	Air Line, Short Line, King Ravine Trail, Gulfside, Osgood Trail, Watson Path, Pine Link, Lowe's Path, Spur Trail, Amphibranch

	Date of Hike:	Tuesday, July 13, 2010

	Parking/Access Road Notes:	Appalachia parking lot was only 1/4 full.

	Surface Conditions:	Dry Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud

	Recommended Equipment:

	Water Crossing Notes:	All were easy.

	Trail Maintenance Notes:	The section of Spur Tr above treeline could use some consolidation. Care should be used to stay on the rocks and not damage anymore plant life.

	Dog-Related Notes:	I do not recommend King Ravine for dogs. There are several holes that could make a small dog disappear. Marlie and I took the Subway and Ic Cave Loop which required several boosts and lifts.

	Bugs:	A few deer flies and knats down low and a few black flies at the top of King Ravine. Not enough to warrant bug spray.

	Lost and Found:	I found a pair of sunglasses below the sign at the top of Spur Tr.


	Comments:	Great weather for a day on the northern Presidentials. Overcast and near 70'. It took us almost two hours to make it up the headwall of King Ravine. Marlie was very tired after the caves so we took it extra slow. There is still ice in the bottom of a cave along the Ice Cave Loop. The potable water was nice from the hut as we could drink all day without worry of running out. I made sure to keep Marlie's back soaked to cool her off. We did not see any one on the trail going up, saw a few on the summits and near the hut, and saw no one from the summit of Adams to the parking lot! If it could only be like this every time.

	Name:	IQuest

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	Date Submitted:	2010-07-14

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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.