Madison Springs
The present-day hut is built on the site of the AMC's first high-mountain hut, built in 1888.
Occupies a commanding setting above the sheer walls of Madison Gulf, with spectacular 360-degree
views of the Presidentials, Kilkenny, and Pilot ranges.
Basics
sleeps 50 in 2 coed bunkrooms
full service Jun 5-Sep 12
full service includes hearty dinner and breakfast, 3 wool blankets and pillow
resident staff available with trail information, weather reports, and to help you enjoy your stay
small retail store with safety items, snacks, souvenirs
informative displays and nightly education program
Level of Difficulty
One of the more challenging huts to get to due to the steepness and length of trails and
above-treeline exposure to weather.
Best Features
classic beginning or end to a hut-to-hut Presidential Range traverse
Great location for observing alpine tundra environment, including geology and plant life
Pictures
Madison from top
Snowed in
View from Airline trail
Construction
