| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Monroe, Mt. Washington, Mt. Clay, Mt. Jefferson, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Ammonoosuc Link, Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail, Crawford Path, Monroe Loop, Crawford Path, Trinity Heights Connector, Gulfside, Clay Loop, Jefferson Loop, Jewell, Jewell Link |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, May 8, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Hikers must park in lower Cog lots since the Cog is running (paid $10) |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow - Spring Snow, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All rock Hopable, Except one high on Ammo trail that the jump from the water crossing back to the trail was high and steep. We crossed approximately 20 yds further upstream and bushwhacked back to the trail. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Few blow downs on Ammo and Jewel; all passible |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Not any, pretty difficult route for doggies due to large boulders above treeline |
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 | Bugs: |
Saw a few |
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 | Lost and Found: |
N/A |
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 | Comments: |
Wonderful day on the mountains. We expected more wind, but there was almost none except at the summits, and that was not bad. The clouds were high permitting great views; we could see to Moosliauke and beyond. Spikes are all that is needed. Started up the Ammo, and the monorail started within .25 mile. We barebooted about half way to Gem pool before putting on rock spikes (occasional rocks poking thorough snow & ice patches). Used spikes all the way to Lake of the Clouds hut. Trail was mostly loose granular pack with lots of foot holds already in the trail, almost like steps. Removed spikes to summit Monroe; trail was covered in ice patches, but these were easily avoided by walking on rocks on either side of trail. Spikes were mostly off for for trails above treeline, mainly jumping from boulder to boulder. Barebooted down Jewel until just below low treeline where loose pack monorail was easily traveled. Monorail quickly transitioned to a patchy ice trail to bare trail at around 3000ft. Remainder of trail was dry, wet, mud (avoidable). |
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 | Name: |
CookiesOnTop |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-05-09 |
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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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