| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Madison , NH |
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 | Trails: |
Great Gulf Trail, Madison Gulf Trail, Osgood Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, July 20, 2014 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
USFS stopped by and mentioned recent break ins at Great Gulf Parking lot |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Several water crossings that are hoppable but rocks can be slick |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Madison Gulf Trail is clear but maintained to Wilderness standards. No blazes, no clipping so it is growing in. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Osgood trail may be the roughest footing for dogs, much more abrasive that the rest of the Presidentials, Dog booties highly recommended |
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 | Comments: |
Bring a detailed map for Madison Gulf and use it. Many stream crossings are at angles to the trail and the trail bed on the opposite side may not be obvious. There is a extended section of the trail in a stream bed, your feet will get wet. There are also several rock scrambles. In general its an advanced trail, with nice rewards for the skilled but a lot of potential for folks without the skills to get in trouble |
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 | Name: |
peakbagger |
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| Date Submitted: |
2014-07-21 |
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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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