| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Madison, Mt. Adams, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Maple Walk, Brookbank, Brookside, Lower Bruin, Valley Way, Osgood Trail, Gulfside, Lowe's Path, Hincks Trail, Amphibranch |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, July 5, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Appalachia was full before 7 |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No major crossings. All of the lower fall crossings on Brook Bank were easy in today's water flow |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One walk around blowdown at start of Brookside as it leaves Valley Way: 44.35949, -71.28881 |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
Not horrible until late day |
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 | Comments: |
I love you trail crew! These trails were in tip top shape. I was so impressed it was awesome.
I was so delighted my plans to stay off the beaten path worked. Basically everything other than Valley Way, Osgood, and Gulfside were completely people-free. We saw almost no one coming up all the brook-side trails until we eventually popped back on VW via Lower Bruin. Not only less busy, but also much more tranquil. So well cared for to.
Top was how it always is, rocky, sunburns, reunion where you pass everyone from instagram but don't know irl.
Coming down Lowe's was nice and well-cairned. Hincks trail was pretty enjoyable, Amphibranch takes the win as best trail of the day though. So lovely!
Report over yonder. |
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 | Name: |
wheresizzy |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-07-07 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.wheresizzy.com/post/wildcats-madison-and-adams-7-4-25 |
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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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