| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Jefferson, Mt. Adams, Mt. Madison, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Randolph Path, Short Line, King Ravine Trail, Subway, Great Gully, Gulfside, Jefferson Loop, Israel Ridge, Lowes Path, Air Line, Osgood Trail, Howker Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, July 18, 2010 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Randolph East small and in good shape. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All crossings easy rock hops |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Howker Ridge is receiving extensive trail work by the RMC. Stepping stones, water bars, diversion trenches, etc
All trails were in good condition. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
Too windy for the insects. |
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 | Comments: |
Don't pass up the Subway side loop off King Ravine trail. Boulder caves are interesting and a good workout.
On Great Gully take care to follow the blazes as the trail makes some turns which aren't always obvious. Good viewpoints of King Ravine from the trail. The point where the trail passes under the overhanging ledge wasn't difficult. Able to pass under with pack. Saw Arnica, Mountain Avens, and goldenrod in bloom in wet areas around brook in gully.
When the White Mountain Guide names a trail wild and scenic it turns out to be a great path. Both the Great Gully and Howker Ridge are described as such and both delivered an enjoyable trek.
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 | Name: |
WAUMBEK |
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 | E-Mail: |
WAUMBEK at Roadrunner dot com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2010-07-18 |
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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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