| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Madison, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Howker Ridge Trail, Pine Link, Watson Path, Brookside, Kelton Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
I parked at the trailhead, the large empty parking lot off Pinkham B road. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Leaves - Significant/Slippery |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
A few small streams to rock hop, no issues. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Pine Link is quite overgrown above the Howker junction, as were parts of Howker Ridge trail below the same junction. Watson Path is very hard to follow, perhaps the cairns could be made bigger? |
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 | Comments: |
Conditions were as expected, a dusting of snow starting around 2500 ft to almost an inch at the summit. I never put my spikes on, but did need wind pants and gaiters, and a jacket with a hood going up through the brushy overgrown trails. Luckily it was cold enough there was no melting and the snow brushed right off.
The main thing I really dislike about hiking in this area is the truck traffic on route 2. I could hear every big truck downshift on that hill heading to Gorham. However I will say it was nice having the place to myself, and a clear blue sky. I can’t complain about hiking on a Wednesday. |
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 | Name: |
Carl G |
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 | E-Mail: |
calxjohnson@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-11-13 |
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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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