| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Monroe, Mt. Washington, Mt. Jefferson, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail, Crawford Path, Monroe Loop, Gulfside, Jefferson Loop, Jewell Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, May 17, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Ammo Lot is still closed. Parked at Base Station and paid the iron ranger |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow - Drifts, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Mud - Significant, Snow - Spring Snow, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No issues. Highest crossing on the Ammo has a snow bank that could be a little tricky for some people to get up and over. The crossing at the bottom of the Jewell Trail by the cog had one step into the water but was really a non-issue. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Was unsure of conditions so I left Sarge home. He would have had no issues except for a boost up onto the snow bank at the highest Ammo water crossing |
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 | Comments: |
Snow starts soon on Ammo after cog spur, becoming a few feet deep quickly. We were fine in light traction all the way up to Lakes - Monroe - Washington. Took spikes off rounding Clay on the way to Jefferson and left them off for the duration of the hike but they definitely could be used below treeline on the Jewell were there is ice mixed in with the packed snow. Snowshoes stayed on the pack but some people may prefer them for the heal lift or when it gets warmer for descent below treeline.
Nice quiet day above treeline. Only bumped into two other hikers and one skier on trail, saw a few skiers from far away. Looks like the were heading to get some runs in the Great Gulf. |
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 | Name: |
Chris |
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 | E-Mail: |
cdailey@hpearce.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-05-17 |
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 | Link: |
 https://dailey7779.blogspot.com/2020/05/hope-springs-eternal-monroe-washington.html |
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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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