| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. John Quincy Adams, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Valley Way, Gulfside, Airline, snowfields |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, April 8, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Second car in the parking lot, half a dozen when we returned |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow - Drifts, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow - Wet/Sticky, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
About a dozen small brooks easily rock hopped |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Valley Way Trail: about a half a dozen blowdowns that could be stepped over. Three were significant (12-14" diameter). One duck under. Blazes have faded near the beginning. There are long stretches with no blazes at all. Almost lost the trail on the descent. |
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 | Bugs: |
Just a few flying around seemingly confused by the warm temperatures. |
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 | Comments: |
A gorgeous day with very bright and warm temperatures above treeline. Tough climb on the Valley Way with a variety of trail conditions beginning with dry bare trail. Put on traction about half way up. Near the hut the snow was deeper and softened up. Evidence in a few places of monorail beginning. Gulfside trail to Airline had every trail condition imaginable: running water, snow & ice, bare rock, 3 foot drifts. Had to remove crampons since there was a lot of bare rock between snow and ice sections. Enjoyed the small summit area with its great 360 degree views. Ran out of time so skipped Mt. Adams. Used snowshoes for the descent of the Valley Way trail which worked well. |
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 | Name: |
Dexhiker |
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 | E-Mail: |
dexpcdoc@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-04-09 |
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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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