| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Washington, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Tuckerman Ravine Trail, Huntington Ravine Fire Road, Lion's Head Winter Route, Lion's Head Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, February 22, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Got one of the last spots in the PNVC lots around 7:45 AM. Clear skies + good snow conditions + school vacation week made for a busy trailhead. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction, Traction, Ice Axe |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
No issues- the entire route was well marked and in good shape. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Definitely not recommended for the Lion's Head Winter Route. |
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 | Comments: |
The entire route was well packed out, although Tuck's between the fire road and PNVC was somewhat choppy due to the rise in temps and tracks from the USFS skimobile. Wore light traction on this section on both the ascent and descent.
The Lion's Head Winter Route was in the best shape I've ever seen it- climbed up and down it without issue. Crampons and ice axe are necessary, especially on the two really steep sections; I saw someone with just trail crampons slip and fall and come close to really hurting themselves.
Treeline to summit was packed solid; I kept the crampons on but put the axe away and used trekking poles until I got back to the upper end of the winter route, when the axe came back out for the steep downclimb.
Overall a fantastic day on the Rockpile, and other than some moderately strong wind at the summit, weather conditions were as good as they get in February. |
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 | Name: |
Spencer |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-02-22 |
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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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