| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Monroe, Mt. Washington, Mt. Jefferson, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail, Monroe Loop, Crawford Path, Trinity Heights Connector, Gulfside, Jefferson Loop, Jewell Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, January 23, 2016 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lots of room in the plowed COG lot |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Skipped the crossing at the bottom of the Jewel, coming out above the COG bridge |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Jewel has a few blowdowns, step over or bypassed for now. |
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 | Comments: |
Ammo was in good shape. Crampons might have been useful in a few spots but I managed to get around using my snowshoes all day, taking care at the icy spots. Winds were strong between the hut and Monroe but OK on the summit. Above treeline the trail was frozen snow/ice, styrofoam snow, and a few drifts. Winds on Washington we not too bad but picked up around Clay. Again on Jefferson the winds were OK. Hiker Ed had a group that came up the Jewel so it was well packed out for my descent. Thanks folks! No sun today but manageable winds make for a good day above treeline! |
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 | Name: |
OldMan |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-01-23 |
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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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