Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Madison, Mt. Adams, Mt. Jefferson, Mt. Washington, Mt. Monroe, NH |
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| Trails: |
Valley Way, Watson Path, Gulfside, Star Lake Trail, Crawford Path, Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, August 25, 2021 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Appalachia trailhead parking all but completely full by the time we got there just before 8am. We parked in the last available spot. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
A few minor crossings, lots of water on upper Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail |
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| Bugs: |
Buggy near Lakes of the Clouds |
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| Comments: |
Our abbreviated Presidential traverse tackling the five highest peaks in New Hampshire was a success with near perfect summer weather. Pretty hot out but breezy and comfortable up on the ridge. Views were slightly diminished because of the haze from fires out west, but the scenery was still spectacular. Trails down off the ridge were a bit wet from recent storms, but it was not noticeable once above tree line. Only met a couple people coming up Madison, but lots of northbound AT hikers, day hikers, and backpacker groups after Madison Springs hut. Many tourists on Washington. |
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| Name: |
Siri, Ella, and Jasmine |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-08-26 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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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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