Gnarliest trails

**Mike P.** · Aug 31, 2006, 4:53 PM

Michael, I have not heard that the Link is not tough (steep, exposed) but tedious & root infested so that it is not enjoyable.

I'm pretty sure Farmer Bob has been on it & maybe Dave M. also.

**MichaelJ** · Sep 1, 2006, 8:30 AM

Hey - gnarled roots make it gnarly, right?

David Metsky · Sep 1, 2006, 10:49 AM

The Link from Castle Ravine to Caps Ridge, Cornice from Castilated to Caps, and, um, what's that bypass around Madison that takes you over to Osgood Ridge? Those three trails will chew you up and spit you out. Very rough on the body, no descertable footbed, lots of roots in the wooded sections, rocks on all sections.

But no exposure. Enjoy.

-dave-

ChileMass · Sep 1, 2006, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by David Metsky

....and, um, what's that bypass around Madison that takes you over to Osgood Ridge?.......

Dave - is that the Parapet trail? The descriptions in WMG sound like a terrific viewpoint, but tough to get there.....

**Mike P.** · Sep 1, 2006, 1:48 PM

I believe that is the Parapet that goes around the Madison (& GG) Gulf side of Madison to bypass the Madison summit, can't see the view being better than the one from the top.

There is also the upper section of Pine Link that goes around Madison on the other side that in places (like near jct. with Watson Path) is nice but I understand it's a mass of rocks (okay it is the Northern Presidentials) but as long as the weather is not bad, going over Madison is easier than going around it.

David Metsky · Sep 1, 2006, 5:46 PM

Parapet is the trail. Avoid at all costs. Pine link isn't great, but it's not that bad.

-dave-

salida · Sep 2, 2006, 10:41 PM

I concur dont get on Parapet. Anyone ever hike deers leap in Vermont?

**MichaelJ** · Sep 5, 2006, 9:10 AM

I've looked up at it many times. How bad?

salida · Sep 5, 2006, 10:49 AM

Well you can walk around the backside, but going up the front it is a mix of rock climbing, and hiking. I feel safe without ropes and I think most people would. It is an awesome little hike!

feldmrschl · Oct 13, 2006, 10:46 PM

I see the usual suspects got mentioned. The trickiest trail experience for me was going up Flume Slide in autumn after a previous day of rain. The rock face was covered with wet, slick leaves. Beautiful to look at. Treacherous to climb.

Aug 31, 2006, 4:53 PM	#11 (permalink)
Mike P. Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: CT Posts: 1,486	Michael, I have not heard that the Link is not tough (steep, exposed) but tedious & root infested so that it is not enjoyable. I'm pretty sure Farmer Bob has been on it & maybe Dave M. also. __________________ Happy Trails, be safe & Good Luck Mike P.

Sep 1, 2006, 8:30 AM	#12 (permalink)
MichaelJ Snowbird love Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: The Watch City Posts: 2,157	Hey - gnarled roots make it gnarly, right? __________________ Skiing combines outdoor fun with knocking down trees with your face. - Dave Barry 21 days '07–'08 … bring on the '08–'09 season!

Sep 1, 2006, 1:48 PM	#15 (permalink)
Mike P. Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: CT Posts: 1,486	I believe that is the Parapet that goes around the Madison (& GG) Gulf side of Madison to bypass the Madison summit, can't see the view being better than the one from the top. There is also the upper section of Pine Link that goes around Madison on the other side that in places (like near jct. with Watson Path) is nice but I understand it's a mass of rocks (okay it is the Northern Presidentials) but as long as the weather is not bad, going over Madison is easier than going around it. __________________ Happy Trails, be safe & Good Luck Mike P.

Sep 2, 2006, 10:41 PM	#17 (permalink)
salida Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Concord, NH Posts: 608	I concur dont get on Parapet. Anyone ever hike deers leap in Vermont? __________________ Bentley College Ski and Snowboard Club

Sep 5, 2006, 9:10 AM	#18 (permalink)
MichaelJ Snowbird love Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: The Watch City Posts: 2,157	I've looked up at it many times. How bad? __________________ Skiing combines outdoor fun with knocking down trees with your face. - Dave Barry 21 days '07–'08 … bring on the '08–'09 season!

Sep 1, 2006, 10:49 AM	#13 (permalink)
David Metsky Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Somerville, MA Posts: 565	The Link from Castle Ravine to Caps Ridge, Cornice from Castilated to Caps, and, um, what's that bypass around Madison that takes you over to Osgood Ridge? Those three trails will chew you up and spit you out. Very rough on the body, no descertable footbed, lots of roots in the wooded sections, rocks on all sections. But no exposure. Enjoy. -dave-

Sep 1, 2006, 5:46 PM	#16 (permalink)
David Metsky Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Somerville, MA Posts: 565	Parapet is the trail. Avoid at all costs. Pine link isn't great, but it's not that bad. -dave-

Sep 5, 2006, 10:49 AM	#19 (permalink)
salida Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Concord, NH Posts: 608	Well you can walk around the backside, but going up the front it is a mix of rock climbing, and hiking. I feel safe without ropes and I think most people would. It is an awesome little hike! __________________ Bentley College Ski and Snowboard Club

Oct 13, 2006, 10:46 PM	#20 (permalink)
feldmrschl Mt Webster Oct 2003, 25F,snow Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Tewksbury, MA Posts: 13	I see the usual suspects got mentioned. The trickiest trail experience for me was going up Flume Slide in autumn after a previous day of rain. The rock face was covered with wet, slick leaves. Beautiful to look at. Treacherous to climb.

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