| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Madison, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Valley Way, Lower Bruin, Watson Path |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, October 14, 2018 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Leaves - Significant/Slippery |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
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 | Lost and Found: |
A camo hat, black mitten, one yak track at the trailhead that people have brought down |
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 | Comments: |
Valley way was pretty dry, a bit of mud on our way down. Watson path was well maintained. Rime ice on the rocks and a light dusting of snow made it a bit slippery on the summit cone. We didn't use microspikes but I'd say about one third of people were wearing them who came up on valley way. The top of valley way was a bit slippery from small patches of ice, many leaves, etc but it was avoidable. I'd recommend bringing them in case you feel you need them as more ice.was accumulating from melting snow spots. Overall great hike! Peak foliage in the valley and snow on top, fantastic views! |
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 | Name: |
Red |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-10-14 |
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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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