Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Washington, NH |
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| Trails: |
Jewell Trail, Gulfside, Cog Railway Tracks |
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| Date of Hike: |
Saturday, March 24, 2012 |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable) |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
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| Comments: |
Walked up Cog Railway a short way and bushwhacked to the left (North) to Jewel Trail, no problem. Used Microspikes on monorail before treeline not too long a section, could have barebooted. Then clear, dry. Gaiters not needed, but we each wore one on our windward leg. Overcast at summit, but good views. On descent we opted to try Cog Railway. It seemed like a good idea at the time. Not really. There is about a mile section in the middle which has no trail, it is rubble with deep snow patches. Tedious and unpleasant. Now we know why it is seldom used as alternative to Jewel Trail. |
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| Name: |
David A, |
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| E-Mail: |
cliffbay@aol.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2012-03-24 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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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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