| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Monroe, Mt. Washington, Mt. Clay, Mt. Jefferson, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail, Crawford Path, Monroe Loop, Trinity Heights Connector, Gulfside, Clay Loop, Jefferson Loop, Castle Trail, Cornice Trail, Jewell Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, May 17, 2015 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
First car in the lot in the morning, many cars in the afternoon, one over-nighter in an RV. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Mud - Significant, Snow - Spring Snow, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Last crossing on Jewell, the bridge is out, had to detour to the maintenance bridge to the cog. Water was the theme of the day. Trails running with water, I am pretty sure I saw a trout swim by on the Crawford Path above lakes on my way to Washington |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
trails are real wet, may be a good time for water bars. Couple good step-over, duck-under trees across Jewell. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Kali had a jolly good time. She gridded out these three and helped Mom navigate a redline. She loves the patches of snow especially coming back down Jefferson after a hot dry redline around. |
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 | Bugs: |
nope |
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 | Lost and Found: |
nope |
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 | Comments: |
Early start, in the clouds for Monroe, tried to dawdle heading to Washington, still in the clouds. So thick I didn't know I was at the summit until seeing the Verizon things. I could hear the wind in the summit buildings and knew I was close but it made me jump. The actual summit was hard to find. Thank you to the three boys on top for taking my picture. The skiers were detained, waiting for the clouds to lift. Down trinity heights and met up with RGoH the newlywed hike on my way to Clay. Great to see Michael, Monica and Emily, et al. Off to Clay, thigh deep snow then back on rocks. Lots of skiers out. No thank you. It started to clear as I headed toward Jefferson. I decided to get some time in the sun and take advantage of having the summit alone, I dropped down Castle Trail to go around the Cornice, picking up two redline sections I had of it. Not fun in early Spring 6 or 7 weeks off of an ankle sprain but I got my redline. Fast easy climb back up to Jewell Trail where I met Gary Tompkins and we chatted and walked out together. Great to see you Gary! |
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 | Name: |
heather&kali |
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 | E-Mail: |
hikerhmh@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2015-05-18 |
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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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