| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Madison, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Pine Link, Howker Ridge Trail, Osgood Trail, Osgood Cutoff, Madison Gulf Trail, Old Jackson Road |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, September 17, 2011 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking on Pinkham B road for about 10 cars. PNVC was crowded |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Small Patches, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All water crossings on Madison Gulf Trail were easy. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
I would not think this a good "dog" hike. Not much water on Pine Link and Howkers. Very rocky and slippery above treeline. Excellent water on Madison Gulf. |
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 | Bugs: |
Hopefully now gone with the freeze up north. We had no issues. |
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 | Comments: |
Semi winter conditions. Temperature about 32 when we started. Clothing fluctuated all morning to find the right mix. When we got above treeline on Howkers Ridge there was rime ice and light snow/ice on everything. Traction (even Yak Traks) would have been too much so it was just slow going and making sure you stepped where the sun had hit. Strong winds on top and more of the snow/ice. Coming down, once off the summit the Osgood trail was in direct sun and no issues.
NH AT Done! Thanks Steve. |
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 | Name: |
KRobi |
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 | E-Mail: |
robisho at comcast dot net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2011-09-18 |
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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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