| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Madison, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Valley Way, Scar Trail, Scar Loop, Watson Path, Osgood Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, November 10, 2012 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of room at Appalachia |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Snow - Drifts, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Minor on Valley Way |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
No blowdowns |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Comments: |
Dusting of snow started not far into the woods. Never increased to more than an inch or two below the hut. Took a side trip out to the Durand Scar, where there were a few directional views. Probably easier to ascend than to descend due to quasi scramble.
Valley Way was a mix of mud, packed snow, and ice down low, transitioning to packed snow higher up. Nowhere near enough snow for snowshoes yet. Some used Microspikes, but I was able to carefully pick my way through the icy areas.
Hut is closed for the winter.
Some drifting on Osgood Trail, up to a foot or so. In today's conditions, it was easier to bareboot this stretch than to wear light traction.
Winds decreased as the day progressed and the clouds lifted, resulting in hundred mile views and bluebird skies. Wind was cold climbing up from the hut, but not powerful enough to cause any balance issues. Once slabbing on that trail, wind was no issue, except at the very top (and easily ducked out of thereafter), thanks to the wind direction. |
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 | Name: |
rocket21 |
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 | E-Mail: |
rocket21@franklinwebpublishing.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2012-11-10 |
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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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