Packed snow, ice and exposed rock. Winter conditions apply. Mostly wet snow with patches of ice and bare ground. Crampons helpful at higher elevations. Packed with patches of slush.
Stream crossings are high.
Crampons are helpful up high. Global Warming Information View and Current Conditions from the Summit Jackson Grammar School Weather Station Elev. Madison Springs, Lakes of the Clouds, Mizpah Springs, Galehead, Greenleaf and Lonesome Lake Huts are closed for the season. No shelter is available. Gray Knob Weather and Snow Depth Elev 4370' - Updated weekly from the Randolph Mountain Club.