Madison Boulder
Driving home from out Labor Day Camping trip we decided to avoid the heavy traffic on the highways and take the back way home through Evans Notch. On our way we saw a sign for Madison Boulder.
I had always wanted to visit this geological site but it is kind of off the beaten path. So I knew this was my chance to check it out.
This is not a long hike. So while the parking lot is small there is a lot of turn over so we were able to easily find a spot.
| Date: | 9-7-2020 |
| Location: | Madison, NH |
| Distance: | 1 mi |
| Elevation Gain: | 67′ |
| Total Time: | 0 hr 40 min |
| Parking: | 5+ cars |
| Difficultly Rating: | Easy |
The trail is dog friendly so I decided to bring Lucky with me to check out the rock. The trail is short, flat and wide. The whole trail is about a half mile there and a half mile back. A very easy stroll.
Madison Bolder itself is massive. It is one of the largest glacial erratic in North America. And one of the largest in the world.
It is 83 feet long, 23 feet hight, 37 feet wide and weighs about 5000 tons. It’s HUGE! It was truly a pleasure to behold.
If you are into geology this is a must visit site to see the bolder. If you are not into geology it is still worth the trip. This is a fun short hike for people and families of all ages.
