| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Jefferson, Mt. Adams, Mt. Madison, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Jewell Trail, Gulfside, Jefferson Loop, Lowes Path, Osgood Trail, Valley Way |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, April 22, 2011 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at the Cog and Appalachia -- plenty of room |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Wet Trail, Ice - Breakable Crust, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Several were still bridged. Open water in a couple streams on Valley Way was low and rock hoppable |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Couple Blowdowns on Jewell. Everything else fine |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw several who were having fun |
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 | Bugs: |
None Yet |
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 | Lost and Found: |
A gentleman lost a coat on Airline. He may have left a note on the trail sign |
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 | Comments: |
Jewell trail was solid in the early morning. We all wore spikes. At tree line we switched to crampons as there was alot of ice. Lots of rocks made crampons somewhat difficult. On Gulfside there was plenty of compacted snow for smooth sailing with crampons over Jefferson and Adams and to the Madison Hut. Crampons were overkill up Madison as many rocks were showing. Valley Way was well compacted. The upper portion to the tent site has a steep side wall making crampons preferable though I wore spikes. A great Good Friday to be up top. Congrats to June and John on 575!! |
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 | Name: |
jeb bradley |
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 | E-Mail: |
jebebrad@metrocast.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2011-04-22 |
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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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