| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Madison, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Valley Way, Osgood Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, February 22, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Appalachia is kind of a rutted mess. 1/2 dozen cars at 7:45am and filling fast. about a dozens at 3pm. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
There were a few leaners across VW, but easily walked under. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
saw 2. 1 was decked out in a full suit and goggles! |
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 | Bugs: |
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 | Lost and Found: |
There are a pair of snowshoes in a black bag on the stone step at the hut. there was snow on them, so it looks like they may have been there a bit. we left them. |
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 | Comments: |
Started in snowshoes as did everyone we saw on our way up. VW was soft snow, perfectly packed all the way to the hut. At hut we switched to spikes which was the 'best' choice given the conditions. the snow is soft and deep between the rocks and I slid a lot, tried to step on rocks where I could or follow in the steps of my partner. Others were in spikes or bare boots. so the trail above the hut is chewed up. if you choose snowshoes, they will take a beating. lots of sun and light wind on top at 12:30pm. |
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 | Name: |
hnd |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-02-23 |
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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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