| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Monadnock, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Road walk, Hinkley Trail, Harling Trail, White Dot Trail, White Cross Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking was free today at Monadnock State Park Headquarters. Visitors were asked to sign in and sign liability statement if hadn't done it online. Plenty of parking mid-morning but mid-afternoon when I returned lot was pretty full. Ranger said microspikes needed to be carried/used. I carried mine and was glad I had them, tho I didn't use them. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Wet/Slippery Rock, Snow - Spring Snow, Slush |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
crossings all had bridges |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
no issues other than waterbars that were filled with debris as expected |
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 | Comments: |
Was just hoping it wouldn't be pouring and it wasn't really... except off the trees at times. Not much of to see at top though sun was trying to break through. Decided to redline a few more trails so this was fun. Ascending the summit rock was very sketchy for me... just a glaze of ice but grip was generally good. New snow was very slushy. Had summit to myself then descended quickly because I forgot my headlamps in the car... not that I expected to be out that long but I was going pretty slow due to the sketchy footing. On the descent, wasn't sure what route to take so opted for White Cross - that was pretty nice and very few of those big scary steps. Overall, most trails were running streams. Great way to start off the new year!!!! |
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 | Name: |
Becca Munroe |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-01-01 |
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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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