| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mount Madison, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Great Gulf, Osgood, Pine Link |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, May 22, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Did a car drop. Parked at Great Gulf and Pine Link. No issues |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No issues |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Osgood trail had some climb overs, nothing too difficult. Pine Link was a mess. Totally overgrown just below the Alpine zone and many, many blowdowns. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw none. |
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 | Bugs: |
Towards the bottom of Pine Link. Black flies. |
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 | Comments: |
Great Gulf was a great warm up. First two miles went by quickly. Osgood trail was work, nothing too technical. Seemed easier above tree line because of the incredible views. Pine Link I would skip and go down another trail. Overgrown and too many blow downs to count. |
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 | Name: |
Feederfishdave |
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 | E-Mail: |
Dad4332084@charter.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-05-22 |
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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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