| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Washington, Mt. Monroe, Mt. Eisenhower, Mt. Pierce, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail, Crawford Path, Monroe Loop, Eisenhower Loop, Webster Cliff Trail, Crawford Connector |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, November 8, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
A few cars at Crawford Connector lot at 6:30 arrival. A few more around 4:15, but still plenty of spots remaining. Mt. Clinton Road is bumpy and pot holey. Didn’t save that much time between lots, better to take the long way around (Rt 302 to Base Station Rd). |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
A few on Ammonoosic, easily crossable. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails are in great shape. A few blow downs towards the start of the Ammonoosic. Many blow downs have been cleared. Crawford Path was mostly dry with a few patches of snow. Crawford Path below Pierce was the only notable muddy and wet trail. Lots of running water. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Six! Tough trail for dogs, but all dogs seemed fine. |
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 | Comments: |
We took advantage of the mild weather and low winds forecast this weekend to tackle the Southern Presidential Traverse! The Ammonoosic Ravine Trail was relatively easy going until we reached the rock slab and waterfall. Ice was melting but rocks were slick and challenging if you have a slight fear of heights! Crawford Path from Washington to Pierce was mostly dry and easy to traverse. There’s a few patches of snow but didn’t need spikes, just caution. Some muddy patches and wet trail, especially as you get closer to Pierce. Crawford Path trail after Pierce summit was the worst trail of the day with lots of mud and running water. But after 10 miles we hardly noticed :).
Trails were surprisingly quiet today. We met many hikers but no where near the crowds we were expecting. Washington summit was pretty much deserted. Weather was fantastic, hiked in light layers and short sleeves for most of the day. Views were hazy, but stunning.
Lakes of the Clouds hut is closed along with all buildings on Washington Summit. Heard and saw glimpses of the Cog Railroad but it’s only going about halfway up. No bathrooms open at peaks and no water spigots available. Bathrooms at Crawford Connector Trailhead lot were open!
Started with a car spot at the Crawford Connector Trailhead lot and started the hike at the lower Ammonoosic Ravine Trailhead lot. Plenty of parking spaces.
Full blog and pictures to follow. |
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 | Name: |
New England Librarian |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-11-09 |
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 | Link: |
 https://newenglandlibrarian.com/blog/category/new-england/ |
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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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