| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Monroe, Mt. Washington, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail, Crawford Path, Monroe Loop, Gulfside, Jewell Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, December 25, 2013 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
only 3 cars (mine included) at the Cog parking lot at 6:30 AM |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
all crossing on the ART were very low, not frozen, but easily rock hopped |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
a few trees down/across on the Jewell trail, but easily walked over/around |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
saw 2, they seemed to be faring okay |
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 | Comments: |
The ART is basically one big ice sheet (no surprise there!). Crampons (IMHO), are essential. And even then, creative footwork, sound judgement, and good luck are required. My friend Brian and I could not/would not have attempted this trail solo, given the conditions. BUT, we were amply rewarded with absolutely gorgeous weather….super visibility, light winds, and abundant sunshine. We were even overheating at times! Once past the worst of the ice flows (about .2 mile below the hut), micro spikes were sufficient. The Jewell trail was tedious, but at least there were no big ice sheets!
Two young (compared to us!) men breezed by us about 2/3 of the way up the ART. Many thanks for making toeholds in the sheets of ice with your crampons. You made it look so easy! |
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 | Name: |
postal patty |
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| Date Submitted: |
2013-12-26 |
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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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