| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Monroe, Mt. Washington, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail, Crawford Path, Monroe Loop, Trinity Heights Connector, snowfields, Cog Track side path |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, May 8, 2014 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
10 cars upon departure in hikers lot at Cog station; no issues. Lower lot for Ammo Tr. still gated. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow - Wet/Sticky, Snow - Spring Snow, Snow/Ice - Postholes, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Rock steps on lower ones and one at top of falls was open water (2" deep) with no ice. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Work being done at Lakes on roof and at top for Cog rails. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
Some flies down low near Cog tracks keeping to themselves. |
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 | Comments: |
Early start on account of afternoon work schedule. 6-11:30 hike worked well as the trails were hard packed until leaving Washington. Microspikes used from 0.3 mile spot up to Lakes. A few tricky sideslope spots near the river down low but never felt the need for anything more on Ammo. steeps. Used Hillsound Pros from hut to Monroe and then up to Washington. Solid enough so you could walk any where and enough snowpack remaining to cover vegetation. Wore snowshoes from Washington down to halfway house on Cog tracks; then barebooted on mostly dry trail. First time walking near the tracks and a lot of nice views to be had. Tough on knees however. Great day; wish I had it all available; a great Prezzie day! Would definitely recommend traction right now and there still is quite a snow depth in places. |
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 | Name: |
franco |
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| Date Submitted: |
2014-05-08 |
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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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