Mt. Madison - Great Gulf Trail, Osgood Trail - 9-8-2020

Hiking Trail Conditions Report
	Peaks	Mt. Madison, NH

	Trails:	Great Gulf Trail, Osgood Trail

	Date of Hike:	Tuesday, September 8, 2020

	Parking/Access Road Notes:	Lots of parking at Great Gulf parking lot.

	Surface Conditions:	Dry Trail

	Recommended Equipment:

	Water Crossing Notes:	None they were bridged on the Great Gulf Trail

	Trail Maintenance Notes:	Trails in great shape. Well placed cairns above tree line with white blazes as most of the Osgood Trail is Part of the AT.

	Dog-Related Notes:	Piper did great but she is used to hiking above treeline. There is about 1.2 miles of hiking above treeline with the usual sharp rocks and boulders. I watch her feet closely especially the pads and she has had no issues but I am sure some dogs can. I carry dog boots and socks and bandages in case there is an issue but fortunately havenâ€™t had to use them. Hiking up above treeline is not particularly steep and you are never on the â€œedgeâ€. I have some fear of heights. Also last water available is at the Osgood Tentsite so make sure you bring enough for your pup.

	Bugs:	Lots of some type of flying bugs at the summit not biting but driving Piper crazy

	Lost and Found:


	Comments:	Great hike with Piper to complete her 46th 4000 footer. Weather was nice it was cloudy at the summit but had excellent views. We had the peak to ourselves which I couldnâ€™t believe as on all of our other recent hikes this year have been so crowded. I saw only 4 other hikers the whole day!! 2 were thru hikers heading north and one heading south. One day hiker who I met at Osgood Junction and had come up Daniel Webster-Scout Trail.

	Name:	Hikes with Piper

	E-Mail:	lr1230@metrocast.net

	Date Submitted:	2020-09-09

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		Disclaimer: Reports are not verified - conditions may vary. Use at own risk. Always be prepared when hiking. Observe all signs. Trail conditions reports are not substitutes for weather reports or common sense.