| 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, December 31, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at Cog and paid fee. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Water crossings all passable either frozen or walking on rocks to pass. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw a few pups out there having fun! |
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 | Comments: |
Trail was fine using our spikes to the summit and back. One issue was a huge area of thick ice around 2 miles up Ammo that was difficult climbing up and on our descent, I lost control in the same spot. Too steep and thick to really pound my spikes in for grip. There was also a couple ahead of us who opted to butt sled in every spot possible that trashed the trail. We were able to pass them and it was easier hiking down after that.
*Not trying to create controversy about butt sledding - I too succumb to the temptation when it's perfect but I usually wait until there's a deeper base on trails. |
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 | Name: |
Michelle |
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 | E-Mail: |
jcmg2012@comcast.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-01-03 |
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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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