| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Madison, Mt. Adams, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Valley Way, Osgood Trail, Gulfside, Airline |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, January 13, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Appalachia was fine, handful of cars when I got there at 9:30a |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No issues |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Couple of blow downs that are easily navigated |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw one dog. Looked like he was having a good time |
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 | Comments: |
Trail was in great condition. Well packed, icy in spots. No need for snowshoes in my opinion. Couple of spots with drift but no issues. Used micro spikes up Valley way. Had difficulty summiting and descending Madison, so I switched to crampons for Adams. |
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 | Name: |
Bostocrates |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-01-13 |
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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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