| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Monroe, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail, Crawford Path, Monroe Loop |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, January 20, 2011 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
designated area for hikers was not plowed but with the little snow from yesterday it didn't matter. There were 4 other cars parked, apparently all skiers skinning up next to cog tressle. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Goggles |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
all are bridged |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
There are only a few lean ins that are easy to push aside when moving by them. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
since the trail had drifted over higher up a dog would have had some difficulty, depending on his size |
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 | Comments: |
I had hoped I would see others on the trail, but I had the trail and mountain to myself. The trail had a crust on top of about three inches, but was just powder once moving above the Gem Pool. It also got deeper and the trail disappeared in a foot of new snow above the last water crossing. Low clouds made it difficult to stay on the trail and the last 0.3 mile I was just trying to get to the hut. The only significant wind was going up Monroe and I needed my facemask and goggles. On the way down from the hut I did better staying on the trail, but I am sure my tracks will be gone again by tomorrow. I wish they would put bamboo poles into the cairns above the scrub for better visibility. |
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 | Name: |
Georg |
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 | E-Mail: |
georg3@comcast.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2011-01-20 |
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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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