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How did it go? I'm curious about the trail conditions up near Spaulding Lake - they were almost impassible a few weeks ago.

Date of Hike: 06/08/2010 Trail Conditions: Jewell trail snow, mud and blowdown free all the way to summit. Good condition. Trails above treeline between Jefferson, Clay and Monroe mostly snow free - some occasional remaining drifts to traverse. Ammo Ravine trail slippery as usual with some...

Thanks for that link, roadtripper! And now I am incredibly jealous of the rest of Harry Lichtman's photos on that site - wow! So as not to stray too far OT.... it is good to have these reports to show that there are still some great spots to visit that are not accessible by trail, even in...

Great perspective of the Presidentials in the wedge at the far end of the lake! I think I like that one more than the Cherry Pond view. Thanks for taking us for the trip! :)

I'd guess Wood Anemone, but I'm a flower novice... :o

"Warzone" is a good description of that upper trail. I'll have to check back in the summer.

Date of Hike: 05/22/2010 Trail Conditions: Great Gulf Trail from parking area to The Bluff in excellent condition. The Bluff to Chandler Brook Trail intersection increasingly muddy. Chandler Brook to Six Husbands cutoff filled with blowdowns, snow patches, and more mud. Beyond the Six...

I don't see any trip reports here recently from the Great Gulf area. Anyone know what current conditions are like up to Spaulding Lake and the headwall? Might be heading up that way this weekend and would love to leave some of the winter gear at home if possible! :D

Beautiful photos, John! And what a great day to be out in the mountains! I was wondering - I was able to find a great south-facing view by pushing around the summit of Mount Martha this past winter... is that just a seasonal bonus due to the deep snow, or is that possible when the snows melt...

Gale River road is now open.

Date of Hike: 05/11/2010 Trail Conditions: Mostly dry with only minor mud areas up to Eagle Pass. Snow from the pass to the hut, well packed, some ice. Hut to summit ranges from several feet of packed snow to rime-ice rocks with little cover. Some blowdowns along the way which are easily...

Beautiful waterfall photos! :D

I'll second jniehof - the old 60csx does just what you are looking for, has a long battery life, and almost never loses reception. You'll need the Garmin topo software, though, which will set you back another $100 or so.

Date of Hike: 05/06/2010 Trail Conditions: Slightly muddy with some minor blowdowns, fairly decent condition though for this time of year. Special Equipment Required: Snow-free-trail easily followed to water crossing above Kinsman Falls. Crossing above falls impossible without major wading in...

I love the Mexican Squirrel! :D

That looks like a great waterfall! Nice photos. I'd been wondering the same about Davis brook but haven't gotten out there. Thank you for sharing this! :)

That's another great report, John! I've been wanting to wander up to Mount Hope for quite some time now after hearing about it from you last year, and Hart Ledge has intrigued me as well. Good to see there are all sorts of sights to be found on the way! Grouseking, I almost think your photo...

Love those waterfall photos!! :)

Nice report!!

John, those are indeed some great shots! And what an excellent vantage from that ledge - that would be a neat place to visit in the autumn, too! Thanks for sharing those images - sounds like a fun-filled day! :)