| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Madison, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Valley Way, Osgood |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, January 31, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of room at Appalachia today. Parking lot has ice, but not awful. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
bridged |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A couple of easy duck-unders, a couple of blocking blowdowns, with easy paths around. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
They will sink if they venture off trail. |
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 | Bugs: |
Nope |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Beautiful packed white sidewalk on Valley Way, but if you step off, you will sink deeply.
Osgood Trail did not have much snow. MICROspikes worked well, crampons would be overkill. |
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 | Name: |
Rainman |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-02-01 |
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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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