| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Madison, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Valley Way, Osgood Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, December 29, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Appalachia lot was 90% full at 8:00am. A few spaces open at 2:00pm. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No major crossings on the route.
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One blowdown about halfway up Valley Way, easily bypassed. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
One well-behaved pooch encountered. |
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 | Bugs: |
Snow fleas (springtails)! |
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 | Lost and Found: |
N/A |
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 | Comments: |
Great conditions for microspikes on packed snow from the car to the summit and that's what everyone was wearing today. There are a couple of ice bulges in the usual places on Valley Way, with workarounds.
Lovely hike with Chris, Renee and Greg, working on Renee's winter 4Ks. Superb views, with a cap cloud on Washington (and sometimes Adams), and clear elsewhere. |
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 | Name: |
RickB. |
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 | E-Mail: |
rickbb@comcast.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-12-29 |
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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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