| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Madison, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Howker Ridge Trail, Osgood Trail, Valley Way, Presidential Rail Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, July 7, 2018 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking ok at Randolph East but limited. Appalachia overflowing |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
One crossing on Howker Ridge, easy rock hop |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
RMC crew has done a great job clearing blow downs on Howker. A little more brushing and freshining of blazes might be good |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Some scrambles might be tough but much of footbed is great |
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 | Bugs: |
Breeze kept them away until the last stretch on rail trail when mosquitoes attacked |
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 | Comments: |
Howker Ridge is gorgeous trail but never gets easier. Great way to do Madison though
There is a very aggressive spruce grouse nesting in the scrub shortly after the last major howk. She flew fast at and hit my head, glared at me then from the ground, then flew at me again as I was exiting her area; this time, I knew she was there and had picked up the pace, so she missed. |
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 | Name: |
Jennifer |
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 | E-Mail: |
jrood53@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-07-08 |
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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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