Madison and Adamses via Howker Ridge

Looking to hit 7 new peaks on 7/7/07:

Head up Howker Ridge to Madison, bagging the 4 Howks along the way (T-3000 and LPNP peaks). Down to the hut for refueling, swing by Star lake to Adams and from there hit 3 of the 4 Adams subpeaks, probably Sam, JQ and 4. If I can get somewone to go with me and set up a car spot, I'm thinking of descending via Lowes Path or some combination of trails ending at Lowes store. If solo or my hiking partners prefer, a descent via Brookside is also appealing.

I estimate a 4+ hour drive to get there, so would like to start around 9am.

Any takers?

Heck, reverse the route head up Castle Ridge, and attack Jefferson as well. Worth the extra effort, and the sun won't be in your face. HERE are some pics from when we did it in 2003. It's a very nice hike in good weather.

I would suggest if you reverse the order you do not descend the Howker Ridge - great trail, but it really chewed us up on Sunday going down hill - of course, you may be a lot younger and a lot more athletic...
Brookside is great!!!

And my spin is that the only way I'd do Howker is down!

Thanks for the suggestions but I'm really looking forward to hiking up the Howker Ridge. It's something I've been looking forward to. Plus I plan to ascend the Castle Ridge later this summer.

Have Fun Ron - I did howker last year for the first time and it is one of my faves now.

Its not tougher (IMO) than anything else in that area. - except maybe the valley way. anything out there, you know your getting a 4K+ ele gain no matter how you slice it. The howks do a little up and down, but not bad. Its a great trail with great views, so that helps.

have fun. it beats valley way thats for sure!!