| 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: |
Monday, March 9, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
$10/person at the lazy persons upper lot at the cog. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Traction, Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Crossings are all bridged and holding up (at noon). |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Perfect. The most well-packed route abandons the trail at timberline and follows the drainage up to the hut. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
none |
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 | Comments: |
The trail was well-packed throughout and only softening a bit with the warmth at noon. Lots of snow cover still. Above Gem Pool it has been butt slid/sledded but spikes were adequate to the hut and beyond. We switched to crampons at the hut and, with the consistent cover, took a direct line from the hut to the summit ridge in the strong winds. Then back to spikes at the hut so as not to hinder the trip/ride down. :) Several people added Washington to their trips without issue besides the wind.
Congratulations to Chris on finishing her W48 on Monroe! Also to Rick S., a short distance ahead for finishing his. Great to meet and chat with James Vincent. Stunning day. |
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 | Name: |
RickB. |
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 | E-Mail: |
rickbb@comcast.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-03-10 |
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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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