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Hiking Trail Conditions Report
Peaks
Peaks Mt. Madison, Mt. John Quincy Adams, Mt. Adams, NH
Trails
Trails: Valley Way, Watson Path, Osgood Trail, Gulfside, Airline, Lowe's Path
Date of Hike
Date of Hike: Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Parking/Access Road Notes
Parking/Access Road Notes: Plenty at Appalachia all day. 
Surface Conditions
Surface Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable 
Recommended Equipment
Recommended Equipment:  
Water Crossing Notes
Water Crossing Notes: Had to hop over the waterfall pool on Watson, but stayed dry. All easy to cross otherwise. 
Trail Maintenance Notes
Trail Maintenance Notes: Watson path had a bunch of blowdowns - probably a dozen or so. Someone will have a few days work with handsaws up there. 
Dog-Related Notes
Dog-Related Notes:  
Bugs
Bugs: They are out, especially on Airline. Time to bring out the bug spray. 
Lost and Found
Lost and Found:  
 
Comments
Comments: The Northern Presis are in really good condition. Recent snow has almost completely melted and there is no ice to speak of. Croo said the hut opens tomorrow.

Spring/Summer Reminders:
More water
Bug spray
Sun block  
Name
Name: Chad 
E-Mail
E-Mail: chadwik66@gmail.com 
Date Submitted
Date Submitted: 2026-06-03 
Link
Link: https://www.instagram.com/p/DZJM_SNkWKa/?img_index=1 
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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