| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Adams (attempt), NH |
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 | Trails: |
Shortline, Subway, King Ravine, Gulfside, Valley Way |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, May 24, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Appalachia Trailhead |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
4-5 blowdowns along Shortline to King Ravine. Large blowdown in access cutoff to Valley Way Campsite. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Attempted Adams in Sunday Memorial Day storm via King Ravine. Easy approach, fun crawling thru Subway caves! Minimal snow in the caves. No snow up King Ravine headwall, yet wet rocks made for slow travel and cold fingers. Significant snow remains in Great Gully. Cresting Durand Ridge revealed 40-50mph winds, freezing rain, and a 1/4" glazing ice covering all surfaces making travel near-impossible. Retreated to Madison Spring Hut (CLOSED) and out via Valley Way, which was smooth cruising. We were the only crazy ones out there, and had fun in challenging conditions while prepping for an upcoming mountaineering trip. |
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 | Name: |
Nick |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-05-26 |
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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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