Mount Madison – NH (Mountain)

-visited June 2018

-557 US Route 2, Randolph, New Hampshire

-10-12miles round trip

-difficult

-bathroom at hut near .5 miles from summit

-nearby: Appalachia Falls, Mount Adams

-notes:

     -giant paved shoulder pull off on the side of the highway, free

     -beginning is fairly easy (along waterfalls) then becomes more moderate, then becomes difficult after first 3 miles or so

     -beginning has some rocks and roots but minimal stepping and incline, then after first 3 miles it becomes a lot more rocks, stepping and incline

     -upper portion has a lot of built in stairs

     -trail is well marked but also easy to follow

     -trail begins as mostly shaded but as get closer to the summit the trees open up and its more sun

     -multiple ways to the summit, can go directly or take side route that brings you to a hut for food, bathrooms, and lodge

     -if go to hut can then split off and hike to the summit of Mount Adams as well

     -hut has limited view that is obstructed by tree and summits

     -summit is a giant pile of rocks, 360 view, and a lot of stepping/climbing (same as Mount Adams)

     -tree line ends at the hut

     -very windy/cold at summit, even on a warm day

     -did not actually make the summit during this excursion, made it to the hut

     -has some bugs

     -can bring dogs