Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Washington, NH |
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Old Jackson Road, Madison Gulf Trail, Great Gulf Trail, Tuckerman Ravine Trail, Lion Head Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, June 21, 2017 |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
Not bad, all crossings hoppable. |
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| Bugs: |
Black flies were out and biting a bit |
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| Comments: |
First time taking the Great Gulf Trail, done as an overnight 6/21-6/22. Trail is pretty standard "wilderness" up until the two campsites just past the Wamsutta/Six Husbands junction, i.e. unblazed, a little muddy and slightly overgrown. Past them it becomes progressively more rough, slick and overgrown as it approaches the headwall, with occasional blowdowns. It was never difficult to locate the trail, up until the section immediately past Spaulding Lake continuing to the alpine zone sign. There are a number of herd paths for illegal campsites in this area, but the trail itself continues up some overgrown, active stream beds, a few head-scratching "is this really the trail?" moments. First headwall section climbs up through a waterfall, then peters off into bolder scrambling over slightly loose rock. Fantastic trail all the way through (tons of waterfalls) but fairly wet and not recommended in high water. Section of Tuckerman through the actual ravine was still closed due to lingering snow. |
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| Name: |
talktapes |
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| E-Mail: |
nmoyer84@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2017-06-26 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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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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