| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Monroe, Mt. Franklin, Mt. Eisenhower, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail, Crawford Path, Monroe Loop, Eisenhower Loop |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, August 6, 2013 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Took advantage of the AMC shuttle for traverse - parked at Mccomber visitor center - only 2 cars in lot at 9 AM; Ammonoosuc lot was almost completely full when dropped off at 9:30 AM |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Standing/Running Water on Trail |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All on Ammonoosuc easy rock hops |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails all in great shape thought the bog bridges between Eisenhower and Pierce are in really rough shape - keep an eye out some of the metal spikes stick out |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Didn't see any out today, lots of water down low on Ammonoosuc and Crawford past Pierce but limited water across the southern Pressies after Lakes, some of the rock hopping on Monroe loop might be difficult for those not used to the rough rocks |
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 | Bugs: |
Noticed a few on Crawford after Pierce but not biting today! |
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 | Comments: |
A grand day to be above treeline. Apparently I wasn't the only one that opted to take the day off - lots of people out on the trails today, saw dozens and dozens heading up and down from Washington, 50 or so between Monroe and Pierce. Lots of mud and water on Ammonoosuc but rocks on steep section were not slick. A few patches of mud between Eisenhower and Pierce on Crawford, lots of running water in the trail on Crawford below Pierce above Mizpah cutoff.
A perfect day to traverse the southern Pressies, temps were mild; a fair amount of cloud cover though views were expansive and there always seemed to be a break in the clouds when I wanted to get pictures. Took my time to enjoy the day and met lots of nice folks doing the same. Franklin is worth the side trip - great views for little effort! |
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 | Name: |
Brian from Maine |
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 | E-Mail: |
brobert1@maine.rr.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2013-08-06 |
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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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