| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Jefferson, Mt. Adams, Mt. Madison, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Caps Ridge Trail, The Cornice, Gulfside, Airline, Watson Path, Valley Way |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, October 20, 2018 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Valley Way crossings were low and easy |
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 | Comments: |
Trail was dry below the tree line but plenty of ice patches above it. Summits mostly encased in ice. We ended up barebooting the whole way, but it's going to be day-to-day on traction for awhile. Definitely carry spikes. |
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 | Name: |
mjmax |
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 | E-Mail: |
mike.js.junk@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-10-23 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.hike4ks.com |
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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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