| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Madison, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Valley way, Osgood Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, April 4, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
4-5 cars at Appalachia at 7:30am |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Mud - Significant, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable), Slush, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All easy to cross |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Only a few downed trees to go around |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
None |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Lost and Found: |
None |
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 | Comments: |
I was surprised to find bare ground with small patches of ice and snow for almost 2 miles up Valley Way. Significant ice flows above the jct of Watson Path. These softened considerably by the time we descended. Eventually encountered the elevated monorail that was stable on the ascent but not on the descent. From the hut we started in our spikes but took them off as soon as we hit the rocks. There is no ice or snow from there to the summit. There were quite a few people out enjoying the mild temps above tree line.
Glad to be able to put in this trail report as there hasn’t been any recent reports in this area. |
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 | Name: |
Rhonda |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-04-05 |
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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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