| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mount Monroe, Mount Washington, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail, Crawford Path, Mt. Monroe Loop |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, February 27, 2015 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Hiker Parking at the Cog Base Station road plowed and room for many cars. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All frozen |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
None seen today. |
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 | Bugs: |
None seen today. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
We were first on the Ammo Trail this morning and it was in perfect shape from the guys that camped out last night. The return trip on same trail was less desirable up above the last crossing due to bare booters and soft snow conditions. Ice on the trail just below the Hut can be avoided by circling around to the right, which is the normal route anyway. Most of the Monroe loop is well packed except for about 50' where it drifts just below the breakout to the ridge and false summit. From the hut to Washington trail is a combination of styrofoam and icy. Ice can be avoided with little effort. A near-presi day/ near only because of the extreme cold, wind was lighter than predicted while we were on top. Thanks Bruce and Old Man for making for a great day. |
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 | Name: |
FranM |
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 | E-Mail: |
maineri at metrocast dot net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2015-02-27 |
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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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