| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Madison, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Valley Way, Osgood Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, September 9, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lot full at 8am. About 2/3 full at 4. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
N/A |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trail is in great shape. Looks like recent work to clear drainage in lower half of Valley Way. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Plenty of water down low. Water available at hut. |
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 | Bugs: |
Gnaty like things at summit. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
N/A |
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 | Comments: |
Just about perfect weather to be above tree line. There were some ominous looking clouds closing in on Adams but the lack of wind kept away. The upper half of Valley Way has running water throughout, making the decent a slow slog. It’s amazing the difference from a month ago when there was barely a drop on this trail. Saw lot’s of people heading down from hut in morning. Despite the full lot it fairly quiet on Valley Way and the hut was not overflowing with people. Some weird gnats on the summit but with a little wind they wouldn’t have been a nuisance. The knees are tired after this one. |
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 | Name: |
Towanda |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-09-09 |
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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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