| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Adams, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Great Gulf Trail, Six Husbands Trail, Star Lake Trail, Parapet Trail, Madison Gulf Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, May 22, 2016 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Water crossings were all low and manageable |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
I cleared two major blow downs on Great Gulf Tr (after Osgood) but there are still several large step-overs. There is a major blockage on lower Madison Gulf trail (too late to clear that one) |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
One very agile dog descended Madison Gulf |
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 | Bugs: |
Very few and none biting |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Found 3 cents, I'm keepin it |
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 | Comments: |
I spent the night at Clam Rock tent site which is dry and in good shape. Ascended the Buttress trail which is clear with a few patches of ice, lots of good spring water on the way up. Took Mt. Adams by Star Lake trail where many Canadians (& others ) were enjoying a near perfect day. Descended by Madison Gulf Tr. with a small snow field lingering at the top. I hadn't taken this trail down in 15 yrs. and I'd forgotten how tough it is. Class 4 & 5 bouldering and down climbing for the entire upper 1/2 followed by steep rooty descents and several stream crossings. Though the trail is in generally good shape, it just never lets up. I met a couple on the way up who were on their first backpacking trip. They had to spend an unexpected night at Madison Spring Hut. A beautiful trek though not for the uninitiated or faint of heart. |
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 | Name: |
Sundance |
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 | E-Mail: |
davidlarocque@cox.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-05-23 |
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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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