| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Adams, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Pine Link, Howker Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, June 20, 2021 |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Excellent Shape. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
This route like many of the northern presidentials is not dog friendly due to the sharp abrasive rocks found at higher elevations. There is no reliable water in summer to late summer |
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 | Comments: |
Pine Link and its close cousin Howker Ridge is a lesser used route to Madison. Its far "wilder" than the approaches from the Hut and both get less use. The granite domes that pop up in shared section of Howker Ridge trail and Pine Link are some interesting terrain and views along the way down the ridge to the NE and SE make it a major improvement compared to the standard approach. The trail bed is steeper and rockier in spots. A big plus is its sheltered from the typical westerly winds which were an issue during the morning of our hike. We saw zero folks until just above the upper Pine Link junction and ran into Rocket 21 and group just below Madison. Unlike many white mountain trails there is no long flat and level approach to warm up on, from when you step out of the car the climb starts to get up on the ridge. Despite a higher starting elevation then Appalachia, there are more "ups and downs" along the ridge with elevation gained and lost, this makes for a longer hike duration. |
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 | Name: |
peakbagger |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-06-21 |
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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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