| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Madison, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Howker Ridge, Osgood, Pine Link |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, August 15, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of room today. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
One easy rock hop over Bumpus Brook |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A couple of easy duck unders on Howker Ridge.
The Howker Ridge Trail sign at Bear Pit is on the ground |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
The rocks on the summit cone can be hard on Fido's paws. A couple of steep scrambles that might need assistance. Not much available water above Hitchcock Falls |
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 | Bugs: |
nope |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Nice little lolipop loop on this lesser used trail. Very crowded on Osgood Tr, and at the hut, but not unexpected in mid august. |
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 | Name: |
Rainman |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-08-16 |
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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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