NewEnglandTrailConditions.com
NewEnglandTrailConditions.com:
MA
|
ME
|
NH
|
RI/CT
|
VT
|
Ski
Hiking Trail Conditions Report
Peaks
Peaks Lowe's Bald Spot, NH
Trails
Trails: Auto road, Madison Gulf Trail, Great Gulf Trail, Chandler Brook Trail
Date of Hike
Date of Hike: Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Parking/Access Road Notes
Parking/Access Road Notes: Parked at bottom of Mt. Washington Auto Road (outside of gate). Foot traffic allowed if not hitch hiking or riding a bike. No charge this time of year (trails pass required in winter). 
Surface Conditions
Surface Conditions: Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth 
Recommended Equipment
Recommended Equipment:  
Water Crossing Notes
Water Crossing Notes: All were rock hoppable. Chandler Brook Trail crossings look to be dangerous when wet or icy. 
Trail Maintenance Notes
Trail Maintenance Notes: Wide selection of blowdowns in the wilderness. 
Dog-Related Notes
Dog-Related Notes: I don't think dogs are allowed to be walked on extended portions of the auto road. 
Bugs
Bugs: Minimal, none biting. 
Lost and Found
Lost and Found:  
 
Comments
Comments: Jogged up auto road to Madison Gulf Trail trailhead. Prior to Lowe's Bald Spot, Madison Gulf Trail was wet and muddy. After Lowe's Bald Spot, a few slippery places, but generally dry.


Same old, same old on Great Gulf section used - mud, slippery rock, wilderness compatible blowdowns.


Chandler Brook Trail had some slippery rocks in places. Patchy snow/ice started perhaps around 3,500 feet in elevation. Not enough to warrant traction in today's mild temperatures.


Jogged back down auto road from top of Chandler Brook Trail. While leaves are generally down, there were still some nice colors in the lower few hundred feet of vertical.  
Name
Name: rocket21 
E-Mail
E-Mail: rocket21@franklinwebpublishing.com 
Date Submitted
Date Submitted: 2012-10-17 
Link
Link: https:// 
Bookmark and Share 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.

Copyright 2009-2024, All Rights Reserved