| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Madison, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Short Line, King Ravine, Osgood Trail, Valley Way |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, September 3, 2011 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Significant, Standing/Running Water on Trail |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No problem |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Paint marks are fading in King Ravine |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
We actually had numerous bites from what must be a remnant black fly population on the floor of the ravine - at the base of the Subway. I hadn't seen any blackflies for at least three weeks until yesterday. DEET chased them away. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Trails in King Ravine and the Valley Way show some erosion from Irene, but nothing too hard to manage. Rocks were wet, which made the footing in King Ravine rather challenging in some places. |
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 | Name: |
John Parsons |
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 | E-Mail: |
jparsons62752@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2011-09-05 |
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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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