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Seward
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· 4362 ft
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2025-10-03
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Active tags: blowdownbushwhackdrymudrockyscramblesteepstream-crossing-difficultwater-available
First-person account of a 17–18 mile loop through the Seward range summitting Donaldson, Emmons, and Seward on October 3, 2025. Trail conditions were mostly dry underfoot with minimal mud on the approach and maintained sections, but significant mud encountered on the ridgeline between Donaldson and Emmons; the route featured unmarked/unmaintained terrain with stream crossings and some minor scrambling.
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First-person account of a 17–18 mile loop through the Seward range summitting Donaldson, Emmons, and Seward on October 3, 2025. Trail conditions were mostly dry underfoot with minimal mud on the approach and maintained sections, but significant mud encountered on the ridgeline between Donaldson and Emmons; the route featured unmarked/unmaintained terrain with stream crossings and some minor scrambling.
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A challenging bushwhack ascent of two small sub-summits—WNW Seward and NW Seward—featuring thick forest, blowdown navigation, cliff bands, and limited trail exposure. Conditions were generally dry with tight forest canopy on the ridges.
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Extremely muddy conditions (knee to thigh-deep in spots) between Donaldson and Emmons, with steep, rocky scrambles and slabs near the summits of Donaldson and Seward. Heavy rain throughout the afternoon combined with wet vegetation and exposed roots created treacherous, waterfall-like conditions on descent, resulting in an 11+ hour slog that tested both physical and mental endurance.
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A guide to Ampersand Mountain describing the route characteristics: an easy first half through forest followed by steep rock scrambles and exposed roots leading to an open summit with 360° views. The author's winter hike encountered extremely hard, diamond-hard ice on the summit and very cold, windy conditions.
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A group of five hikers spent two nights at Blueberry Lean-to and climbed Mount Seward on November 29th in difficult winter conditions with 2-3 feet of unconsolidated snow and muddy sections lower on the trail. The ascent via the north side took 5.5 hours for 3 miles with frequent lead switches due to the steep terrain and challenging snow, while the descent took 2.5 hours. They decided not to attempt the nearby peaks of Donaldson and Emmons due to the difficult conditions encountered.
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First-person account of a solo bushwhack ascent of Van Dorrien Mountain on October 29. The hiker encountered pleasant autumn conditions with clear skies, mid-50s temperatures, and dry terrain, noting hair ice on decomposing wood and excellent summit views of Ampersand Lake and the surrounding High Peaks.
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A five-day backpacking thru-hike from Sewards to Upper Works via Ouluska Pass involving a grueling 8.5-hour bushwhack through dense spruce-balsam thickets with extensive blowdown, followed by hiking the Northern Peaks Trail and horse trails via Duck Hole and Preston Ponds.
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A two-day hike covering the Seward Range peaks (Donaldson, Emmons, Seward, and Seymour) with significant mud on the lower elevations and steep rock slabs on Seymour's summit approach. The route featured scrambling sections, stream crossings, and varied terrain from flat truck trails to steeply slabbed ascents.
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Hiker climbed Donaldson and Emmons on a wet, cold, rainy day with muddy conditions on the Calkins herd path, then returned on 6/2 to summit Hurricane (with good views) and Jay Mountains (with excellent views and spectacular rocky terrain). Spring mud was notable; no significant bug activity.</summary>
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Coney Mountain is a short 2.2-mile round-trip hike near Tupper Lake with 515 feet of elevation gain, featuring well-built trail that is family-friendly and offers 360-degree views of the Tupper Lakes and High Peaks including Santanoni and Seward.
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