| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Adams, Mt. Madison, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Air Line, Gulfside, Osgood Trail, Valley Way |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, August 14, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
I arrived at 6:40 and got 1 of the last spots.When I came out at 4 PM, cars on road in both directions. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
none |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Valley Way is in sad shape. The last 0.2 miles is like a car wash. Most of the water bars are either completely full of stuff or half full and old. Lots of downhill stone creep and over side of trail. Some massive blowdowns have been cleared. But for a trail going directly to a hut, the trail is tired and needs a ton of work to showcase what can be done. Just my opinion. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
I saw a few but Adams has to be hard on pets. |
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 | Comments: |
People were very good about masks and or distancing. I did notice one illegal camp site right next to trail high up on Valley Way. Met two young men who had planned to camp at the hut or on one of Adams side peaks. I directed them to Valley Way platforms and explained about not camping anywhere above treeline. I was afraid of this with huts closed. Quite a few headed up to camp as I was coming down. I must admit this was a tiring trip for this 75 year old. LOL |
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 | Name: |
takoldguy |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-08-14 |
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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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