| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Washington, Mt. Monroe, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail, Crawford Path, snowfields |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, March 12, 2012 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
lower cog railway lot was almost full, hiker lot did not appear to be being used |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Ice - Blue, Ice - Breakable Crust |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
no issues, beautiful frozen waterfalls above last Ammo crossing |
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 | Comments: |
Beautiful day for above treeline. I wore Hillsound Pro Crampons the whole way--carried the snowshoes for a little extra exercise. Noticed some hikers in microspikes that appeared to be laboring on the steeps of Ammo. Snow on Washington softened considerably by the time we were coming down, but had no problem at all with post holing. Unbelievably warm, didn't even need a jacket going up Washington. Ammo very well packed and above treeline it seemed like the snow wasn't even deep enough to sink in, so following the "trail" wasn't necessary. Between the hut and Monroe the better track was just a beeline from the hut to the peak, avoiding the steep section in the Monroe Loop Tr. |
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 | Name: |
ron |
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| Date Submitted: |
2012-03-13 |
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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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