Mt. Jefferson, Mt. Adams, Mt. Madison - The Link, Cliffway, Along the Brink, Amphibrach, Randolph Path, Gulfside, Jefferson Loop, Israel Ridge Path, Lowe's Path, Air Line, Osgood Trail, Watson Path, Brookside, Valley Way - 6-24-2012

Hiking Trail Conditions Report
	Peaks	Mt. Jefferson, Mt. Adams, Mt. Madison, NH

	Trails:	The Link, Cliffway, Along the Brink, Amphibrach, Randolph Path, Gulfside, Jefferson Loop, Israel Ridge Path, Lowe's Path, Air Line, Osgood Trail, Watson Path, Brookside, Valley Way

	Date of Hike:	Sunday, June 24, 2012

	Parking/Access Road Notes:	Appalachia is a large lot. By 8:00AM it was full with vehicles starting to park along US 2.

	Surface Conditions:	Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant

	Recommended Equipment:

	Water Crossing Notes:	Cold Brook crossed on Memorial Bridge on The Link. Crossings of Spur Brook on the Cliffway and the Randolph Path by easy rock hops. Watson Path and Brookside crossings of Snyder Brook were also easy.

	Trail Maintenance Notes:	Trails in good condition. There is one fallen tree across the Randolph Path uphill of the Lowe's Path crossing. It is easily stepped over. Otherwise no obstructions on the trails. The Cliffway is primitive including many wet areas however it is pleasantly natural.

	Dog-Related Notes:

	Bugs:	None that were bothersome! Above the treeline the steady winds may have kept them from flying.

	Lost and Found:


	Comments:	Although there were many vehicles at the Appalachia parking lot, many of the trails I hiked had little or no other hikers. As usual, the RMC trails were wilder and more natural than the more heavily traveled trails. The Cliffway had two nice outlook ledges; White and Bog Ledges; stay attentive to blazes and signs to remain on the trail. Be careful on the Along the Brink Trail as there is a large drop off next to the trail. There were some wet areas on the Link and the Cliffway which muddied the boots. The Watson Path and Brookside provided a pleasant alternative to Valley Way.

	Name:	WAUMBEK

	E-Mail:	WAUMBEK at Roadrunner dot com

	Date Submitted:	2012-06-24

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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.