| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Madison, Mt. Adams, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Valley Way, Osgood Trail, Airline, Lowes Path, Gulfside |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, October 25, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at Appalachia approx 5 vehicles on arrival 28 on return |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No issues |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails are in great shape. The upper part of Valley Way below the Tentsite has approx 5 blowdowns. The Airline Trail between the intersection of Upper Bruin Trail and the Scar Trail have 13 blowdowns all but a couple are easy walk under and 2 require ducking |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
One barker at the trailhead |
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 | Bugs: |
None-strangely cobwebs up to alpine zone on Valley Way |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Found a roll of toilet paper and clothing at hut. Usually would pack this out but no room today in pack..sorry |
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 | Comments: |
First time sunrise hike of Mt Madison. I encountered freezing fog and rime ice with strong winds starting at alpine zone. The trails were quite wet and occasional partially frozen puddle. It was nice chatting with the 9 hikers I met descending Airline. |
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 | Name: |
Scottb |
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 | E-Mail: |
mainebeefman@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-10-25 |
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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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