| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Adams, Mt. Madison, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Great Gulf Trail, Six Husbands Trail, Edmands Col Cutoff, Gulfside, Star Lake Trail, Osgood Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, July 1, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Only 6 cars in the parking area on NH 16 when I left. |
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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 crossings in the Great Gulf were challenging but doable (didn't get my feet wet). Water was high though |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Just a few dogs on the trail, sadly. |
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 | Bugs: |
Moderate. Mosquitos in the Great Gulf but they weren't that hungry for some reason. in the Alpine Zone, highly variable. SWARMS of bugs on the summit of Mt. Adams. Nothing at Madison hut or Mt. Madison. None of the bugs on Adams were biters but you still couldn't rest up there. |
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 | Comments: |
A lovely day in the mountains. I had the Great Gulf all to myself: didn't see anyone there all day. Water crossings were difficult but I didn't have to take my shoes off. Six Husbands is laughable: more of a mountain climbing route than a trail. Edman's Cutoff is all talus and scree: very slow going. Didn't see anyone until Edman's Col but even then, maybe 20 parties of folks in the Alpine Zone. Adams was untenable due to bugs. No views from Madison due to fog but I got it done (four 4000 footers to go). Had to hammer down Osgood and run the Great Gulf trail to get to the car by dark. |
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 | Name: |
James Fessenden |
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 | E-Mail: |
James.fessenden@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-07-02 |
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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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