| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Washington, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail, Crawford Path, Gulfside, Jewell Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, December 15, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at forest service lot |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Blue, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Mostly frozen |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Few blowdowns, nothing major |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Ammo would be very rough/impossible for most dogs right now, extreme ice in sections. Jewel no issues. |
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 | Comments: |
Excellent hike up Washington, Ammonoosuc Ravine trail started with patchy ice but became impossible to continue without microspikes after passing the cog lot. I used microspikes mostly and put on my crampons two times for two extremely icy sections. Near treeline was a mix of snow, ice, and dry trail. Microspikes required until summit (would be slow moving without them). Jewel Trail was frozen hardpack snow for about a mile at top and then transitioned to small ice patches/dry trail. Overall great sunrise hike, but absolutely bring traction! Crampons would be best for the final 2/3 of Ammonoosuc Ravine. |
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 | Name: |
John |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-12-15 |
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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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