| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Adams, Mt. Madison, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Air Line, Osgood Trail, Valley Way |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, August 17, 2012 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Took the last 2 spaces at 7:30 am. Still full at 4:30. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Standing/Running Water on Trail |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
My first time on these trails. Trails were in good shape and I saw minimal Irene damage compared to other trails in the Whites. A couple of blowdowns on Valley Way that were easy to step over. Signage was great up and down. Blazes on Valley Way were sporadic but trail and signs are obvious for summer travel. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw one dog, water was sporadic even with recent rains. This was a long day for me, must be for a dog as well. |
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 | Bugs: |
No bugs except at both summits and the lower end of Valley Way. |
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 | Comments: |
These 2 rock piles can be intimidating when viewing from the valley and reading AMC books. There are no shortcuts to these peaks. We decided Air Line was the way to go up because of the direct route. We were pleased with our decision. It's not as steep as advertised, and you'll come out of the trees much earlier than Valley Way for some fantastic views.
Valley Way made for a nice down, but no views. |
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 | Name: |
macnmaine |
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 | E-Mail: |
macnmaine at gmail |
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| Date Submitted: |
2012-08-17 |
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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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