| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Madison, Mt. Adams, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Fallsway, Valley Way, Watson Path, Osgood Trail, Star Lake Trail, Airline, Upper Bruin Trail, Lower Bruin Trail, Brookside, Brookbank |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, October 1, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Appalachia was already overflowing at 7:30. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Rock hoppable |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Stepover on Fallsway. One leaner on Watson. Took out a blowdown on Upper Bruin. A few larger ones on Brookside. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
I don't recommend taking dogs above treeline in the Northerns due to the sharp, jagged rock. |
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 | Bugs: |
Minimal |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Trails were mostly dry (even the stretch of Star Lake Trail that often has water running across it was basically dry). Some minor mud on some of the trails near the brooks. Some nasty, slippery rock one short stretch of Brookbank (smooth/slippery). Some fresh leaves to contend with up high as well.
Watson/Bruins/Brooks were quieter than the relatively busy Valley Way/Airline, though I've never been a fan of the poor footing on upper Watson Path.
Madison Hut is closed/boarded up for the year.
Foliage is nearly peak in some of the ravines and on the slopes of Randolph/Crescent. Decent reds, oranges, and golds.
Though temperatures were in the 40s early, they warmed up to the 70s by the afternoon down low. A little breezy on the summits, but otherwise fairly tame. Views obscured by wildfire smoke to the west. |
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 | Name: |
rocket21 |
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 | E-Mail: |
rocket21@franklinwebpublishing.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-10-01 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.franklinsites.com/hikephotos/ |
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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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