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Mt. Madison, Mt. Adams
Randolph, NH, Bean's Grant, NH, Thompson and Meserves Purchase, NH
Trailheads, measurements, times, distances, and maps are all approximate and relative to the hike(s) as shown below.
Looking up the Kelton Trail
Route: Howker Ridge Trail, Kelton Trail, Brookside, Watson Path, (Mt. Madison), Osgood Trail, Star Lake Trail, (Mt. Adams), Star Lake Trail, Air Line Cutoff, Air Line, Upper Bruin, Valley Way, Lower Bruin, Brookside, Kelton Trail, Howker Ridge Trail
With the Appalachia lot overflowing, I headed to nearby Randolph East and ascended via some lesser used trails.
While it was windy above treeline, the unseasonably warm temperatures made it bearable, as did ascending the peaks via the lee sides.
| Hike Ratings |
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Getting To Trailhead: |
Easy |
| Destination: |
Mt. Madison |
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Length: |
Moderate |
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Steepness: |
Very Difficult |
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Navigation: |
Easy |
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Views: |
Excellent |
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Crowds: |
Moderate |
| Destination: |
Mt. Adams |
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Length: |
Difficult |
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Steepness: |
Very Difficult |
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Navigation: |
Easy |
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Views: |
Excellent |
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Crowds: |
Heavy |
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| Hike Stats |
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Date Hiked: |
Saturday, October 8, 2011 |
| Parking Elevation: |
1,225' |
| Destination: |
Mt. Madison |
| Time Elapsed: |
03:03 |
| Trailhead Elevation: |
1,225' |
| Summit Elevation: |
5,367' |
| Vertical Gain: |
4,392' |
| Destination: |
Mt. Adams |
| Time Elapsed: |
01:24 |
| Trailhead Elevation: |
5,367' |
| Summit Elevation: |
5,774' |
| Vertical Gain: |
1,014' |
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| Hike Time Elapsed: |
9:03 |
| Hike Vertical Gain: |
5,706' |
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The Howker Ridge Trail trailhead at Randolph East
Looking down the Watson Path
Looking at Mt. Washington and Mt. Adams from Mt. Madison
The Star Lake Trail
Looking at the Carters and Wildcats from Mt. Adams
The moose near the Madison Hut
Directions to trailhead: Take US 2 West from Gorham. At the bottom of the big hill, take a left onto Pinkam B - Dolly Copp Road. The Randolph East parking lot and Howker Ridge Trail trailhead are on the right shortly thereafter.
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