| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Adams, Jefferson, Emerald Bluff, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Lowe’s path, Gulf side, Jefferson loop, Randolph path, Emerald trail, Israel, the Link. |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, May 23, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at Lowe’s store. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Snow - Spring Snow, Leaves - Significant/Slippery |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Cascade brook was not too difficult, but still had to look for the best place to rock hop. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
I encounter maybe 4-6 blowdowns coming down Israel trail, between Emerald jct and the link. Two major ones that I could easily go around or under others are minor. Lots of spring debris like branches, and tons of leaves that could make it slippery. One of the ladder is missing a step, nothing dangerous though. |
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 | Bugs: |
Yes, at the end of the day black flies were terrible. |
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 | Comments: |
Lowe’s path is in great conditions, pretty dry and smooth climbing. No more ice or snow anywhere but the Jefferson snowfield to cross, no issues there. I found the way down very interesting, and Emerald Bluff is a must see! Those less travelled trails are beautiful too, not eroded, almost no rocks or water, with a nice pine needles flooring.
Great hike, combined with some other Adams family peaks and a small bushwhack to Nowell Ridge. Nice 360 views from there, a nice surprise. |
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 | Name: |
timmus |
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 | E-Mail: |
juliech@outlook.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-05-24 |
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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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