Adams Slide Trail
State: NH |
The Adams Slide Trail provided an intense, steep ascent of Mt. Adams from the Great Gulf area.
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| Adams Slide Trail Details |
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White Mountains - Presidential |
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| Peak: |
Mt. Adams |
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| Opened: |
1909 |
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| Closed: |
1971 |
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1934 AMC White Mountain Guide
Adams Slide Trail. (A.M.C.)
Leading to the summit of Mt. Adams from the Six Husbands Trail, the Adams Slide Trail is said to be the steepest path of its length in the White Mountains. In 1 ¼ m. it rises 2,415 ft.
It begins in the ravine between Mts. Adams and Jefferson at a point ½ m. N.W. of the Great Gulf Trail. Leaving the Six Husbands Trail on the S.W. bank of the brook flowing out of Jefferson Ravine, it immediately crosses (last sure water). About 1/8 m. from the brook the Buttress Trail leads E. for Madison Spring Huts. The Adams Slide Trail ascends very steeply, following the track of a slide. Care is required, especially in descending. Near the head of the slide the trail turns to the E. into forest, and then bends to the N. and comes out upon the great southerly ridge of Mt. Adams, barren and covered with stones. The way is rough but plainly marked by cairns. The trail climbs this ridge, unites with the Star Lake Trail and coincides with it for a few rods to the summit of Mt. Adams, where it meets Lowe’s Path and the Air Line.
Distance (estimated). From Six Husbands Trail (3,490 ft.) to summit of Mt. Adams (5,805 ft.) 1 ¼ m. (2 hrs.).
1940 AMC White Mountain Guide
Adams Slide Trail (AMC)
Leading to the summit of Mt. Adams (5,805 ft.) from the Six Husbands Trail, the Adams Slide Trail is said to be the steepest path of its length in the White Mountains. In 1 1/4 m. it rises 2,315 ft.
It begins in the ravine between Mts. Adams and Jefferson at a point ½ m. NW of the Great Gulf Trail. Leaving the Six Husbands Trail on the SW bank of the brook flowing out of Jefferson Ravine, it immediately crosses (last sure water). About 1/8 m. from the brook the Buttress Trail leads E for Madison Huts. The Adams Slide Trail ascends very steeply, in the track of a slide. Care is required, especially in descending. Near the head of the slide the trail turns E into forest, then bends to the N and comes out upon the great southerly ridge of Mt. Adams, barren and stone-covered. The way is rough but plainly marked by cairns. The trail climbs this ridge, and coincides with Star Lake Trail for a few rods to the summit of Mt. Adams, where it meets Lowe’s Path and the Air Line.
Distance (estimated). From Six Husbands Trail (3,490 ft.) to summit of Mt. Adams 1 ¼ m. (2 hrs.).
1948 AMC White Mountain Guide
Adams Slide Trail (AMC)
Leading to the summit of Mt. Adams (5,798 ft.) from the Six Husbands Trail, the Adams Slide Trail is referred to as the steepest path of its length in the White Mountains. In 1 ¼ m. it rises 2,308 ft.
It begins in the ravine between Mts. Adams and Jefferson at a point ½ m. NW of the Great Gulf Trail. Leaving the Six Husbands Trail on the SW bank of the brook flowing out of Jefferson Ravine, it immediately crosses the brook (last sure water) and in about 0.1 m. the Buttress Trail leaves E for Madison Huts. The Adams Slide Trail ascends very steeply, in the track of a slide. Care is required, especially in descending. Near the head of the slide the trail turns E into the forest, then bends N and comes out upon the great southerly ridge of Mt. Adams, barren and stone-covered. The way is rough but plainly marked by cairns, climbs this ridge, and coincides with Star Lake Trail for a few rods to the summit of Mt. Adams, where it meets Lowe’s Path and the Air Line.
Distance (estimated). From Six Husbands Trail (3,490 ft.) to summit of Mt. Adams 1.26 m. (2 hrs.). |
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1934 AMC map of Mt. Adams
1935 USGS map of Mt. Adams
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| Last updated 2011-08-20 |
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