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Mt. Madison Hike

4000 Footer DATE: 07/01/2023 - 07/01/2023

Trip/Event Location: Gorham, NH

Trip Leader(s): Gandalf , JDNnh

Max # People: 15

Trip Guiding / Event Fee: No, I will not be asking participants for money

Difficulty Level: Very Strenuous

This is a big hike, but should be a fun one. There will be plenty of time above treeline and no shortage of views! Madison [5,367 feet] is part of the northern Presidential Range ~ and among the

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Driving directions to the location and spot to meet at:

Follow New Hampshire Route 16 north thorough Pinkham Notch to the town of Gorham and turn left [west] on U.S. Highway 2. The large Appalachia Trailhead parking area is on the left [south] side of the highway about 6 miles west of Gorham. We'll be driving a blue Toyota Tacoma truck.

Or take I-93 North, then U.S Highway 3 North, and then New Hampshire Route 115. Turn right [east] on U.S. Highway 2 and drive about 12 miles [more or less] to the large Appalachia Trailhead parking area on the right [south] side of the highway. We'll be driving a blue Toyota Tacoma truck.

Trip Report/Photos

Thank you so much, Bob, for leading this hike up Madison! We really lucked out with the weather. Great conversations and camaraderie had by all.

Trip Report

Our GO group of 7 hikers met at Appalachia Trailhead at 8AM. The weather was warm, steamy, and the mountains were in the fog. The trail was very wet and slippery due to the recent heavy rainfall and it seemed like were were hiking in a rainforest at times. We ascended quickly to arrive at the hut to refill our water bottles and take a brief break. After leaving our packs at the hut, we did a quick scramble to tag the summit. The summit was clear and sunny but quite hazy so the views were limited. The winds were light but the bugs were out in force at the summit so the group headed back to the hut for lunch. After a restful break and plenty of time to enjoy the beautiful day, the group headed back down Valley Way trail to finish the hike. Many thanks to all the GO hikers for making this a great hike & get-together!