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Very steep trail to Mt Madison. Straight up!


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Map Key

1.4

Miles

2.3

KM

Point to Point

5,340' 1,628 m

High

3,216' 980 m

Low

2,124' 647 m

Up

5' 2 m

Down

28%

Avg Grade (16°)

55%

Max Grade (29°)

Dogs Unknown

Description

A very direct route where you'll be using your hands often. Once above tree line, it's not as steep but it becomes boulder walking.

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Hiking Project Staff with improvements by Joao Bras-Jorge

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Trail Rankings

#258

in New Hampshire

#11,210

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Photos

Coming down Madison on the Appalachian Trail, towards the AMC Hut. Adams is in the background, with Washington farther back.
Dec 15, 2015 near Pinkham…, NH
The boulder section above treeline leading to Mt Madison summit
Sep 21, 2018 near Pinkham…, NH

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