| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Madison (attempt), NH |
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 | Trails: |
Daniel Webster Scout Trail, Osgood Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, April 29, 2012 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Dolly Copp was gated, but just a short walk to the trail head from the payphones outside the gate. Plenty of space. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Nothing of concern. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Some blow downs and such, but nothing to slow you down. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Maxx had fun... until the Osgood Ridge Trail Junction |
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 | Comments: |
Trail is dry with some minor / avoidable mud on the lower portions up to around 3000'.Snow begins to appear there and a minimal covering is constant above 3500'. Some icy sections, but nothing too serious. We had spikes, but never put them on. The rocks above treeline were free of snow and dry making for easy scrambling o the ridge line. Winds were just too viscous for us to continue to the summit from there. Flying ice chunks made the decision to turn around an easy one. "Maddy" isnt going anywhere and she will be there when we try it again! |
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 | Name: |
Mark Stover |
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 | E-Mail: |
mstover04106@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2012-04-30 |
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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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