| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Madison, Mt. Adams, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Brookside, Watson Path, Osgood Trail, Gulfside, Lowes Path, Great Gully, King Ravine, Short Line |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, July 26, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
One spot left at Appalachia although there were numerous cars parked along the shoulder too. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud - Significant |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Nothing of note, all easily crossedea |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One new blow down on Brookside but easily passed. I did see where someone had cut some of the blowdowns nearby probably earlier this year. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
Lots of very colorful 'wasps' on the summits but not bothering or stinging. Not sure they're wasps but that's what they looked like. They liked my peanut butter sandwich which I was happy to share. |
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 | Comments: |
Had big plans to do a long loop of the northern presidentials. Left my bike at the Caps Ridge Trail head and then drove over to Appalachia. But on that drive I soon realized that a 10 mile bike ride and almost 6000 feet of gain was not a great idea. So instead I went up to Madison then over to Adams and down Great Gully which has been on my radar for a couple of years. That was a challenge for the legs...wicked steep and a bit sloppy in places but doable with a slow pace. There was a trail crew camping out along the Short Line and they dug a huge hole right in the middle of the trail which looked like a pig wallow. Not at all sure what they were trying to accomplish except putting tons of mud into the watershed. They could use some trail building/maintenance lessons. |
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 | Name: |
Tatnic |
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 | E-Mail: |
brucecrawfordnco@aol.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-07-27 |
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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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