| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Monroe, Mt. Eisenhower, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail, Crawford Path, Monroe Loop, Eisenhower Loop, Edmands Path, Mt. Clinton Road, Base Road |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, January 20, 2014 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
The hikers lot at the Cog Base is huge and well maintained. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
None. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
I left Jack and Andy home. Given the anticipated low temperatures and wind on the ridge, this was not a trip for my (any) dogs. |
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 | Comments: |
Broke my Hillsounds at the trailhead so wore my real crampons up Ammo Ravine. Turned out to be the best choice given the significant ice on this trail. Once at the Hut we ran into significant deep drifting. Stayed with the crampons until midway b/w Monroe and Eisenhower when I put the snowshoes on though I could have used them earlier. There was a lot of drifting together with bare patches of rock and ice. The ridge walk entertained us with single digit ambient temps, low visibility and consistent 25-30 mph winds. After touching Eisenhower we came down Edmunds when one of my group was having health issues. The Edmunds trail was not well packed-out but less icy then many trails I have been on as of late. Snowshoes worked well. (341/576). |
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 | Name: |
RJW w/o dogs |
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 | E-Mail: |
Watkinslaw@mac.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2014-01-21 |
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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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