| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Madison, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Great Gulf Trail, Osgood Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, November 11, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Only car in lot at 3:30am and also at noon. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Leaves - Significant/Slippery |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All water was easy. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Nicely taken care of for wilderness area, couple logs to climb over. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Wouldn't recommend dogs above treeline here. |
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 | Bugs: |
N/a |
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 | Lost and Found: |
N/a |
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 | Comments: |
My son and I did a sunrise hike (didn't see a sunrise). It was quite the epic day with 20 degrees, 65 mph gusts, -5 windchill, and drifts as much as 8 to 12 inches in places above treeline. Traction and poles above treeline was extremely necessary, but not enough snow ever for snowshoes. No ice, so the traction was more to not slip off rocks. Snow starts at approximately 3500' and is minimal until treeline.
I'll post some pictures on r/wmnf later if you're interested. |
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 | Name: |
Christoph |
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 | E-Mail: |
Cgriesshammer@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-11-11 |
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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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