| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Monroe, Mt. Washington, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail, Crawford Path, Monroe Loop |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, March 8, 2014 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
The large, plowed lot was almost full at 8:30am. Access to lot and trails was very good. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable) |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Snowbridges covered most of the running water but some were showing signs of deterioration and collapse. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
The trails were in good condition. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
There was one dog at the summit of Monroe and another at the hut. They were both excited and appeared to be in good spirits. |
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 | Comments: |
The day started out as one of the best the area had seen in weeks. A low pressure system moved in early Saturday am and we watched it creep up behind us as we reached the hut. Climbing Monroe was windy, as expected, with blue skies to the East and gray and purple clouds moving in quickly. The ascent on Crawford to Washington was bright and windy until the last half mile. Visibility went from 100 miles to 100 feet! The wind gusts at the peak at 1:00 pm was enough to push us around. Looking forward to a Summer climb! |
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 | Name: |
K. Gamache |
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| Date Submitted: |
2014-03-10 |
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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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