| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Madison, Mt. Adams, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Valley Way, Osgood Trail, Gulfside, Lowes Path |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, May 17, 2015 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lots of cars today |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable) |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A couple blowdowns on Valley Way but not an issue |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Pemi and Nick had a great day and proved again they are hiking hounds!! Plenty of water even above tree line |
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 | Bugs: |
BFs are out though not biting yet |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Great to meet up with Lori, Kristy and Pemi near the end of Valley Way. Thanks to longmark's post on Friday none of us carried snowshoes and they would not have been helpful. Just above the tentsite spur there is some monorail which is mostly solid though soft. Spikes were helpful descending. Above treeline all snow on the trails we used has melted. The morning fog lifted as we got to the summit of Madison so we had great views. Hopefully after today all the winter gear can go into the garage until November!! |
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 | Name: |
jeb bradley |
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 | E-Mail: |
jebebrad@metrocast.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2015-05-17 |
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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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