| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Madison, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Osgood Cutoff, Madison Gulf Trail, Parapet, Star Lake Trail, Osgood Trail, Great Gulf Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, September 27, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at Great Gulf Trailhead on Friday and stayed two nights at Osgood Tentsite. No problem getting a parking spot at about 2:00 on Friday. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All were easy |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails are in good condition |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw only one dog, high up on the Osgood Trail |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Hiked from Osgood Tentsite to Mt Madison via Madison Gulf Trail, which is a very tough ascent. It's steep with some slippery parts and a few tricky scrambles. The hut was closed for the season (outside water is turned off). Very windy at the summit. Mix of sun and clouds, with good views of the colorful foliage, especially to the north. Hiked back to the tentsite via Osgood Trail (steep and rocky), packed up the tents, and back to Rte 16 via Great Gulf Trail. Didn't see anyone else until we reached the hut. There were about ten peopleat the summit while we were there, and then about five people coming up the Osgood Trail while we were descending. |
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 | Name: |
BC |
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 | E-Mail: |
jbcunningham04@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-09-28 |
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 | Link: |
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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. |
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