| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Madison, Mt. Adams, Mt. Jefferson, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Valley Way, Osgood Trail, Gulfside, Airline, Jefferson Loop, Randolph Path, Amphibranch |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, December 25, 2019 |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Ice - Blue, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow/Ice - Postholes, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Many thanks to the person who found Alex’s hiking doll/critter and left it at the Appalachia trailhead. We found it when we got back to the car - THANK YOU! :) |
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 | Comments: |
Valley Way was a packed sidewalk. Madison was more rocks than snow/ice. Another sidewalk going over to Adams. Adams is also more rocks than snow/ice. Between Adams and Jefferson, there were a few places where snowshoes could have been helpful, but only a couple of ten foot stretches - it was mostly firm. Jefferson was more snow/ice than rocks. Randolph Path was firm above treeline but soft at and below treeline. We put on our ‘shoes at that point and left them on to the car - there is now a nice snowshoe track on Randolph between Amphibranch and treeline.
It was nice to run into Arlette and Rich today, as well as the fellow named Scott.
Weather was perfect with low winds (except on Adam’s summit, but it was manageable). Clear skies and a beautiful sunset. |
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 | Name: |
TrishAlexSage |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-12-25 |
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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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