| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Washington, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Tuckerman Ravine Trail, Lion Head Summer Route |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, December 25, 2019 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at Pinkham Notch Visitor Center. Plenty of parking. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow - Drifts, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable) |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Traction, Ice Axe |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All water crossing were small and easily passable. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trail is in great shape. No blowdowns, drainage issues, etc. Trail was marked well below and above treeline. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw one happy dog that made it to the summit. :) |
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 | Bugs: |
No bug issues. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
None. |
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 | Comments: |
Tuckerman Ravine trail up to Lion Head Summer Route junction was very well maintained. Hard-packed and wide. Spikes were helpful on this section of the trail. Most of the Lion Head Summer route was fine with light traction; however, some areas required full traction. Once above treeline and switching back onto the Tuckerman Ravine trail up the summit cone, full traction and an ice axe are recommended. There are some sections were if you slip, you will just keep going. Good traction is needed on the summit cone. Overall, it was a great day with clear skies, low winds, and sun! :) |
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 | Name: |
Christina |
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 | E-Mail: |
christinacozzens@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-12-26 |
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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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