| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Madison, Mt. Adams (attempt), NH |
|
 | Trails: |
Howker Ridge Trail, Osgood Trail, Valley Way, Lower Bruin, Brookside, Kelton Path |
|
 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, May 31, 2020 |
|
 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
|
|
 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable) |
|
 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
|
 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Bumpus Brook crossing on Howker Ridge Trail and Synder Brook crossing from Brookside to Kelton Trail were a bit tricky. |
|
 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A lot of blow downs on Howker Ridge Trail. |
|
 | Dog-Related Notes: |
|
|
 | Bugs: |
|
|
 | Lost and Found: |
|
|
|
|
|
 | Comments: |
Bare-booted Howker Ridge all the way to summit of Madison and down to Madison Hut. Howker Ridge Trail is almost entirely free of snow - just a few short intermittent patches near tree line. Microspikes on briefy down Valley Way to junction with Upper Bruin.
It was really windy at the summit of Madison this morning. I could barely stand up. Temperatures felt like November or December. Decided to bail on attempting Adams due to the wind, slippery rock, and driving rain/sleet. This is the second time I've had to bail on Adams. |
|
 | Name: |
DEL |
|
 | E-Mail: |
dlefevre@tarbellpa.com |
|
| Date Submitted: |
2020-05-31 |
|
 | Link: |
 https:// |
|
|
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. |
|
