| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Pierce, Mt. Eisenhower, Mt. Franklin, Mt. Monroe, Mt. Washington, Mt. Jefferson, Mt. Adams, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Crawford Path, Webster Cliff Trail, Eisenhower Loop, Franklin Loop, Monroe Loop, Gulfside, Jefferson Loop, Israel Ridge Path, Airline |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, May 6, 2013 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
My vehicle spotted by friends was the only one in the Appalachia lot at 8 pm; Highland Center lot where I spotted friends' vehicle at 6:30 am mostly empty given the weekday |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Mud - Significant, Snow/Ice - Small Patches, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Slush, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Snow/Ice - Postholes, Snow - Spring Snow |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No worries |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A few blow downs easily navigated around |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
None seen today, but trail conditions seemed decent for dogs |
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 | Bugs: |
Black flies buzzing around from the valleys to the summits, but not biting |
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 | Lost and Found: |
n.a. |
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 | Comments: |
Second south-to-north solo Presi traverse in past two weeks, but this time perfect spring weather, with sunny skies, only a light breeze, and temperatures in the 60s to 70s. Snow with solid rail for about a mile below Pierce, and sporadic 2-3 ft soft snow with minor post-holing in the trees between Pierce and Ike. Most of Crawford Path and Gulfside above tree line dry or rock-hoppable over puddles. Took advice to avoid Valley Way, so bailed on Madison by hiking directly to Appalachia on Airline, which had a decent solid rail in 2-3 ft soft snow below about 3500 ft and some soft ice patches down to about 3000 ft. Snowshoes or traction devices would not have been worth their weight to carry. Talked to State Parks personnel preparing summit building for opening this coming weekend and to three skiers earning their turns in Pipeline Gully just north of Washington below the Gulfside Trail. |
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 | Name: |
HFKA Dr. D. |
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| Date Submitted: |
2013-05-09 |
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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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