| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Monroe, Mt. Washington, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail, Crawford Path, Monroe Loop, Gulfside, Jewell Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, August 31, 2011 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Not many using the upper parking today |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Standing/Running Water on Trail |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The water is still high on the Ammonoosuc but all the crossings are manageable. Jewell has no crossing issues except the bridge at the beginning of the trail. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
No problem blowdowns. Some trail rerouting on the Ammonoosuc from all the rain. Above treeline everything fine. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Raoul had a great day. The clouds kept the heat down for him |
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 | Bugs: |
Apparently gone!! |
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 | Comments: |
Given all the rain the trails are in surprisingly good shape. The Ammo has alot of runing water but generally avoidable. One of the ledge areas on the lower Ammo prior to the Gem Pool has all but eroded away. Use care as this spot is above the river and its a no fall spot. Lots of water on the crossings above the Gem Pool but all are manageable. The rocks (except where there was running water) were mostly dry and never a problem.
No issues above treeline on Monroe or Washington. A little water on Gulfside but never a problem.
The Jewell trail was largely dry. The bridge across Clay Brook is fine. The bridge across the Ammonoosuc right at the base of the Cog has been impacted significantly by water and debris. It has not been barricaded as of this writting but is quite sketchy. I would advise using the lower parking lot and avoiding this bridge.
A great day to be out and for Raoul to get #47 |
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 | Name: |
jeb bradley |
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 | E-Mail: |
jebebrad@metrocast.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2011-08-31 |
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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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