| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Madison, Mt. Adams, Mt. Jefferson , NH |
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 | Trails: |
Valley Way, Watson Path, Osgood Trail, Gulfside, Airline, Israel Ridge Path, Jefferson Loop, Randolph Path, Lowes Path |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, January 21, 2015 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Car dropped with Hank at Lowes store and headed to Appalachia. First car at Appalachia. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All bridged |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails all in great shape |
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 | Comments: |
Valley way was well packed..wore micros to Watson Path junction then switched to snowshoes.
Watson Path made the day a bit more interesting.. Probably won't do it in winter again. Spun wheels in powder on the way up. Saved distance not time
Bony trail on the way down to the hut..switched back to spikes for the rest of the day
Gulfside was mostly a frozen sidewalk along with Jeff Loop. Randolph Path was a little powdery but mostly well packed to lowes. Much of Lowes was icy on the descent
Temp at Trailhead was -4 to start at 6:45, 22 at our 4pm finish. Endless views and light winds on the ridge..a perfect presi day
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 | Name: |
polcat |
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| Date Submitted: |
2015-01-22 |
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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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