| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Madison, Mt. Adams, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Howker Ridge Trail, Osgood Trail, Star Lake Trail, Airline, Gulfside, Upper Bruin, Valley Way, Lower Bruin, Watson Path, Brookside, Kelton Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, September 21, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
6 cars at 7:30 same at 4:30. Small lot for maybe 10 cars Pinkham B lot |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Very low levels, no issues |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Couple of duck unders on Howker, everything else great, just dry |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Long day with minimal water. Lots of sharp rocks may be an issue |
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 | Bugs: |
All kinds on Adam’s, none biting |
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 | Lost and Found: |
No |
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 | Comments: |
32 @ the start. 1st time on Howker Ridge, beautiful trail lots of climbing but many level spots to catch your breath. Some great views just before breaking tree line. Slow climb to Osgood, minimal winds. Not too many on top or at the hut. Star Lake is my favorite way to Adam’s, not too bad until near the top. Star Lake is completely dry! Hardly any wind or people on both peaks, warm sun. Many different trails on the way out, saw only 1 once on Upper Bruin. 1st time on Kelton, really nice but lots of pine needles on the steep areas made for slippery going. Great hike on some lesser traveled trails, lots of solitude for the last day of summer! |
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 | Name: |
buzza77 |
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 | E-Mail: |
buzza77@msn.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-09-22 |
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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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