| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Monroe, Mt. Washington, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail, Monroe Loop, Crawford Path |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, March 25, 2013 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of parking at cog rail station. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Goggles, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No issues. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
None |
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 | Comments: |
Ammo trail was broken out except the upper section which was a windswept hardpack; snowshoes still needed. A couple icy spots easily avoided. Wore crampons from Lakes of the Clouds Hut to Monroe as it looked rocky but probably could have managed in snowshoes. Switched back to snowshoes from the hut to Washington. Crawford Path was difficult to follow as it was windswept. Couldn't identify many cairns as all rocks were covered in snow, and it was foggy, but I just kept heading upwards and managed. Due to the low visibility I walked down the Auto Road, which is covered in just enough snow for a nice, fast snowshoe down. The fog cleared up around 5500 feet, and I was treated to beautiful views of Madison, Adams, Jefferson and Clay. |
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 | Name: |
LJ |
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| Date Submitted: |
2013-03-26 |
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 | Link: |
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Disclaimer: Reports are not verified - conditions may vary. Use at own risk. Always be prepared when hiking. Observe all signs. Trail conditions reports are not substitutes for weather reports or common sense. |
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