| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Jefferson, Mt. Washington, Mt. Monroe, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Jewell Trail, Gulfside, Jefferson Loop, Crawford Path, Monroe Loop, Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, December 3, 2011 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
We hadn't realized the bridge at the base of the Jewell Trail had been wiped out by Irene. Not sure if they are working on a reroute further up or what. Regardless we carefully got across. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Please don't bring your dogs on the Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail right now. I was glad I left Madison home. Lots of dangerous iceflows. |
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 | Comments: |
Just a dusting of snow on the mountains. No need for snowshoes until next storm. Barebooted most of the day with the exception of coming down the Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail. Lots and lots of ice from a little above the Gem Pool until a little below the hut. Use extreme caution. Microspikes were just barely enough. Full crampons would have been overkill. Light crampons would probably be ideal. |
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 | Name: |
Eric Rathbun |
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 | E-Mail: |
elrathbun@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2011-12-03 |
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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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