| 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: |
Friday, February 26, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Only car at Ammo lot when I started at 9:00. Two more there when I returned at 1:15. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Traction, Ice Axe |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Snowbridges throughout |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One section with blowdowns, but more than manageable. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
No dogs today |
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 | Comments: |
I wore snowshoes from Ammo lot all the way to the top of Monroe, although I would have changed over to crampons at LOTC had the windchill not been so brutal, especially for fine motor tasks. Other than patches of thick ice crust, the trail is pretty well tramped out with an obvious trough although it will be unconsolidated for some time given the mixed traction being used. I didn’t see anyone on the way up, but saw two skiers and three hikers on my way down. The three hikers were all in crampons and seemed to be doing fine without the flotation. Beautiful day above treeline, albeit shortened because of the winds. |
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 | Name: |
Dan Morris |
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 | E-Mail: |
danmorris731@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-02-26 |
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 | Link: |
 https://Twitter.com/@danmorris731 |
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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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