| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Adams, Mt. Abigail Adams, NH |
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 | Trails: |
The Link, Amphibrach, Spur Trail, Lowe's Path, Israel Ridge Path, Lowe's Path, The Link |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, June 14, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
About half a dozen cars when we started at 7:30, maybe 10 upon finish at 2:15. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Water was flowing decently, but all crossings could be rock-hopped relatively easily. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
As always, RMC trails are in impeccable shape. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
N/A, but it's the northern Presis, so I imagine only hearty trail dogs would be up there. |
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 | Bugs: |
Really bad down low in the afternoon. Also got swarmed pretty good on the summit of Adams itself. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
N/A |
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 | Comments: |
A great day to meander around the Lowe's side of Adams!
Active maple sugar operation ongoing on the bottom portion of The Link was pretty cool to see. Trails were very wet/muddy/slippery in the trees, so foot placement was at a premium. Once above treeline, everything was dry.
Swung by Crag Camp and saw a note in the register that the caretaker will be back on Friday. He noted he hadn't seen anyone for eight straight days. Hopefully the dude gets some company this weekend!
Overall, this loop might be the most mellow way (if that's even possible) to do Adams. Amphibrach/Spur is pretty steady all the way up (no crazy steep sections), and Lowe's Path down is steep from treeline to about 3000'. The walk out the bottom part of The Link (2 miles back to Appalachia) was amazing. Almost flat, insanely good footing...perfect way to stretch out the legs after the day's adventure. |
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 | Name: |
Chef |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-06-15 |
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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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