| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Washington, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail, Crawford Path, Gulfside, Jewell Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, December 11, 2022 |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Wet/Slippery Rock, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable) |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Traction, Ice Axe |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Crossing the Ammonoosuc River just below the cog on the Jewell trail is a little tricky due to high water. Had to go upstream about 20 yards to find somewhere to cross |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Would not recommend bringing dogs on the Ammo - see below |
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 | Comments: |
The ice of the Ammo is NOT GOOD. Between the Gem Pool and Lakes, the abundance of sheer ice with no snow cover makes for some very dangerous spots. Microspikes are not enough - you need actual crampons for good purchase. I would not recommend this for inexperienced winter hikers or dogs until there is more snow cover. In my 25 years of going up the Ammo, I've never seen it this bad.
With the the amount of open ice in places, there are several "no fall" areas now on the upper parts of the slabs, where if you lose your footing, there is nothing to stop you going over the waterfall.
Fortunately, the Crawford, Gulfside, and Jewell are more normal for this type of year. I kept my crampons on until back below treeline on Jewell though. Trails are well packed - you definitely don't need snowshoes yet. |
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 | Name: |
ges |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-12-12 |
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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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