| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Washington, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Tuckerman Ravine Trail, Lion’s Head Winter, Gulfside, Cog Rail Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, March 23, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Tons of parking available. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow - Wet/Sticky, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable), Snow - Spring Snow, Snow/Ice - Postholes, Slush, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction, Traction, Ice Axe |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Just wood bridges on Tuckerman Ravine trail. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
The sign at intersection of snowcat road and Lion’s Head Winter Trail could eliminate any ambiguity by adding the word Winter. Same comment for the more important intersection sign emerging onto open terrain where summer and winter trails converge. That intersection is not apparent when snow covers the unused summer trail track. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
None until summit. |
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 | Bugs: |
None. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
The Lion’s Head winter trail had a sketchy about 500’ steep section in middle with the day’s high temp, mixed slushy, soft snow covering hardpack and occasionally icy footing. Long fall potential through trees. Our microspikes were marginal and ice axes were very useful compared to poles. Full crampons would have been a lot safer. Descent on this trail would have been an adventure in those conditions. Alpine skiers in the Garden above Tucks provided a lot of entertainment. We had a fine, spring day on the Rock Pile. |
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 | Name: |
Ran |
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 | E-Mail: |
rglennon@easternac.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-03-24 |
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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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