| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Adams, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Valley Way, Star Lake Trail, Lowes Path, Hincks Trail, Randolph Path, Air Line |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, September 12, 2012 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
At 6:00 am, Appalachia lot 3/4 full with cars from people staying overnight at the Madison Springs Hut. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
all easy |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Hincks trail had some water running down it, with some especially slippery, slimy rocks. Maybe needs some water bars? |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Talus on northern Presi's is sharp and unavoidable. I wouldn't recommend taking a rooky hiking dog up here, as they need tough paws for this one. |
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 | Comments: |
Star Lake ascent to Mt. Adams is quite a scramble, more so than the routes on the west side of the Adams summit cone. Lovely day above treeline. It was nice talking to Francois about his 2012 ascent of Mt. Everest. |
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 | Name: |
Yellow Bear |
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| Date Submitted: |
2012-09-13 |
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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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