| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Madison, Mt. Adams, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Valley Way, Osgood Trail, Gulfside, Airline |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, March 15, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
probably a dozen or so cars at 730am |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Snow - Spring Snow, Snow/Ice - Postholes, Slush |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Zero issues |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Airline trail had several blowdowns |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Just mine |
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 | Bugs: |
none |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
My main purpose for this report is just to advise everyone NOT to descend Airline right now. The section above tree line was fine but everything below was a post-holed disaster and it was both physically and mentally exhausting to maneuver. This trail beat the crap out of me getting back to the truck - plain and simple.
Amazing day all things considered, but i highly recommend taking Valley Way back down. It was in much better shape. |
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 | Name: |
Dan |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-03-17 |
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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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