| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Madison, Mt. Adams, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Valley Way, Gulfside, Airline |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, April 6, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Good shape |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Ice - Breakable Crust, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow - Wet/Sticky, Snow - Spring Snow, Slush, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Easy |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Good shape |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
None today, but saw prints |
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 | Bugs: |
A few fliers |
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 | Lost and Found: |
N/A |
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 | Comments: |
Amazing day on trail. Conditions were as perfect as they get in April. No ice luge like I'd read about as it was all soft enough to spike. Used my rock spikes from about 1/2 mile in back to the same spot on the way out. LOTS of melt today. Above treeline is lots of rocks and some remaining snow and ice. Honestly could've bare booted Madison, but didn't want to have to think that hard. Definitely wanted the spikes for Adams, however. Ran into 1 guy descending below the hut and one guy ascending when I was about 1.5 miles from the car on my way out. Otherwise there was NO ONE up there. Simply stunning day! |
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 | Name: |
Monkey |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-04-06 |
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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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