 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, March 18, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
We were the first vehicle here this morning. The lot stayed empty except for one other vehicle. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Several minor water crossings. Most of them can be stepped
Right over, one required a bit of rock hopping but nothing serious. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Couple low trees where if you’re packing snow shoes on your bag you may have to duck under to get through. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Encountered an awesome trail dog named Clover who was very friendly and made it all the way to the summit of Madison. |
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 | Bugs: |
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 | Lost and Found: |
We found a pair of black poles stuck in the snow off to the side of the trail about halfway up Valley. My friend used them to summit and we left them at the trailhead leaning on a sign near the parking lot. |
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