Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Jefferson, Mt. Adams, Mt. Madison , NH |
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| Trails: |
Caps Ridge Trail, Gulfside, Airline, Jefferson Loop |
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| Date of Hike: |
Friday, August 24, 2018 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lot had 4 cars when I arrived at 7 - full when I left at 5. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trail is well- maintained, cairns can be a bit tricky on the return. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Not a dog-friendly trail at all. The rocks are rough and would be tough on paws. |
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| Bugs: |
Hardly any |
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| Comments: |
Caps Ridge might be my new favorite trail. It is steep and rugged, with some two- handed scrambling in the middle portion. You break treeline in about a mile and have views the rest of the hike There are still loads more hikers than in western Maine, but compared to doing Washington last week, the crowds were small. 8 hours above treeline on a beautiful day made for a spectacular day of hiking. |
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| Name: |
K Mo |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-08-25 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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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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