| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mount Madison and Mount Adams, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Valley Way, Osgood Trail, Gulfside Trail, Airline Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, November 15, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Appalachia had plenty of parking available on this Saturday in November. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable) |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Two small crossings on Valley Way were hoppable. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
No blowdowns. Heavy traffic wearing away Valley Way. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Couple dogs that looked very cold. |
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 | Bugs: |
None. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
40 mph winds on the summits and unconsolidated snow made for challenging conditions. Wore spikes from start to finish, but could have used snowshoes in a few select spots between the peaks. |
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 | Name: |
Mike Trocchi |
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 | E-Mail: |
mikejtrocchi@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-11-15 |
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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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