| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Monroe, Mt. Washington, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail, Crawford Path, Monroe Loop, Great Gulf Trail, Gulfside, Jewell Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, December 18, 2011 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
USFS Ammy/Jewell lot gated; lot below Cog packed snow from vehicles; no one parked in upper lot next to Cog building. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Ice - Blue |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Trivial; excellent repairs to lower Ammy following Irene |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
As noted elsewhere, middle part of Jewell overgrown. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Did not see any dogs, as temperatures above treeline close to 0 F |
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 | Bugs: |
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 | Lost and Found: |
N.A. |
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 | Comments: |
I usually do not use any traction any time of the year, other than Evo snowshoes if snow depth warrants, but sometimes carry Microspikes in the winter; glad that I had the spikes for use on a short section below Lakes hut. Otherwise, entire route bare bootable, with rocks sticking out from a few inches of hard packed snow and/or soft white ice. Hiking does not get any easier, with the exception of some boiler plate ice bulges on the upper Ammy. Light breeze above treeline brought out my overparka, but overall super day, with fabulous alpen glow on the summits as the sun set from my vantage point near the bottom of Jewell. Always love the exposure on the balcony along the upper Great Gulf Trail, especially with the security of post holes in drifted snow. |
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 | Name: |
Dr. D. |
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| Date Submitted: |
2011-12-20 |
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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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