| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Boott Spur, Mt. Washington, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Tuckerman Ravine Trail, Huntington Ravine Trail, Fire Road, Raymond Path, Boott Spur Cutoff, Boott Spur Trail, Davis Path, Lawn Cutoff, Crawford Path, Southside, Lion Head Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, August 10, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Found a space in the main lot around 8AM, but it was nearly full. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Rock hoppable. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
I think there may have been a stepover on the lower Huntington Ravine Trail. Had to consult with the map to remind myself where the Boott Spur Cutoff started (not signed until at the ski trail crossing). |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Not recommended for dogs due to lots of sharp rock (rips through paw pads). |
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 | Bugs: |
Not too bad. |
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 | Comments: |
Tuckerman Ravine Trail down low was mostly dry with one area of running water from a partially failed waterbar. I find the rocky nature of it to be frustrating, as it otherwise seems like it could be a breeze.
Lower Huntington Ravine had a few wet/slippery rocks, but otherwise was fairly dry. Upper Raymond Path also had some greasy rocks.
Boott Spur Cutoff was mostly dry, but caution is needed due to some lose rocks higher up. Glad not to come down this. Boott Spur Trail to Davis Path to Lawn Cutoff were fine. Back to the crowds with the climb up to the summit on the upper Tuckerman Ravine "Trail" (basically cairns, as there is little in way of a path; trail creep would be reduced a lot if someone ever does get some steps and additional markings on this stretch).
Crawford Path off the summit was fairly smooth sailing with all of the stone steps. Southside kind of an internal conflict to hike, as there is no footbed on parts of it, so it was tricky to attempt to rock hop without stepping on the vegetation.
Lion Head Trail was a rough descent below the shelf. Mostly dry, so the scrambles weren't too tricky.
Still some alpine flowers in bloom.
Tuckerman, Crawford, and Lion Head were busy, but the rest of the trails were fairly quiet.
Partly sunny day with the haze decreasing as the day progressed. Nice and cool on the summit with a breeze, but Pinkham was in the lower 80s when we returned in the afternoon. |
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 | Name: |
rocket21 |
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 | E-Mail: |
rocket21@franklinwebpublishing.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-08-10 |
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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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