| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Madison, Mt. Adams, Mt. Jefferson, Mt. Washington, NH |
|
 | Trails: |
Great Gulf Link, Great Gulf Trail, Osgood Trail, Star Lake Trail, Israel Ridge Trail, Gulfside, Jefferson Loop, Trinity Heights Connector |
|
 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, October 10, 2020 |
|
 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Only one other vehicle present when parking at Great Gulf Wilderness Parking lot Saturday 10/10 |
|
 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
|
 | Recommended Equipment: |
|
|
 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None. |
|
 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Some trails had puddles of standing water where mud was present. Some trail signage and cairns displaced from high winds and/or vandalism. |
|
 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Less than a half dozen dogs seen on trail, most without leashes. All were friendly and accepting of pets. |
|
 | Bugs: |
Moths and spiderwebs on Great Gulf Trail. Otherwise, none. |
|
 | Lost and Found: |
One hunting orange snowcap lost to high winds along Osgood Trail due North of Osgood Junction. |
|
|
|
|
 | Comments: |
Wind, wind, and more wind. Only known reading was SW at appx. 61 mph. Navigating larger boulders on Madison and Adams were extremely difficult especially on] and exposed ridgelines. Skies were partly cloudy for most of the day. Snowmelt from recent accumulation on Wednesday. |
|
 | Name: |
David McCollum |
|
 | E-Mail: |
|
|
| Date Submitted: |
2020-10-10 |
|
 | Link: |
 https:// |
|
|
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. |
|
