| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Adams, Mt. Madison, NH |
|
 | Trails: |
Great Gulf Trail, Six Husbands Trail, Buttress Trail, abandoned Adam's Slide Trail, Star Lake Trail, Airline Trail, Osgood Trail |
|
 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, July 11, 2026 |
|
 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty at Great Gulf |
|
 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
|
 | Recommended Equipment: |
|
|
 | Water Crossing Notes: |
|
|
 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One illegal fire ring removed and camp site brushed in. There is a series of three blowdowns around 4100 on Osgood. Another cluster of 4 slightly lower than this, I did not get an elevation. Katanaboy worthy. |
|
 | Dog-Related Notes: |
|
|
 | Bugs: |
|
|
 | Lost and Found: |
|
|
|
|
|
 | Comments: |
A FINE day above the forest was had. Congrats to The Cone Demon's first 4k in almost three years! We all usta be somebody.... The old Adam's Slide Trail has been on my short list for a few years of ones I wanted to tackle and it did not disappoint. Nothing of note on any actual trails, everything in decent shape. Definitely a Presi day, parking extended probably 1/4 - 1/3 a mile each way from Appalachia. We only saw a handful until Adam's summit. Slide 'trail' is in better shape - in sections - then some wilderness trail. It clearly has been utilized a bit since its 1960's closure. If you're comfortable with off trail navigation, you shouldn't have too much trouble here. This is a pants hike. Several sections I was not even on the ground. Also, make sure you stretch before you go, and can get your ankles above your head, because it's a full body workout! It rises 2,410 vert in 1.25 miles. |
|
 | Name: |
The Teal Goat, The Cone Demon, MattJim |
|
 | E-Mail: |
sea2thebiscuit@yahoo.com |
|
| Date Submitted: |
2026-07-12 |
|
 | Link: |
 https:// |
|
|
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. |
|
