Madison Spring Hut by Eric Pedersen
The present-day hut is constructed on the site of the AMC's first high mountain hut, built in 1888. Madison Spring occupies a commanding setting above the sheer walls of Madison Gulf, with spectacular 360-degree views of the Presidentials, Kilkenny, and Pilot ranges. It's a great base for hiking nearby Mt. Adams and Mt. Madison as well as observing the fascinating alpine tundra environment, including geology and plant life.
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Basics
  • Location: Between Mount Madison and Mount Adams
  • Elevation: 4,800'
  • Hike difficulty: Strenuous on a long, steep trail exposed to weather above treeline.
  • Adjacent huts: Lakes of the Clouds, Carter Notch Hut. View map >>
  • Classic beginning or ending to a hut-to-hut Presidential Range traverse.
Accommodations
  • Sleeps 52 in two coed bunkrooms.
  • Full service includes hearty dinner at 6 p.m. and breakfast at 7 a.m., mattress, pillow and three wool blankets on each bunk (bring linens or sleeping bag).
  • Resident staff available with trail information and weather reports.
  • Small retail store with safety items, snacks, souvenirs.
  • Informative displays and daily educational programs.

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