| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Monroe, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Ammonoosuc Link, Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail, Crawford Path, Monroe Loop |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, January 31, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at cog. Plowed. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Comments: |
Everything is well broken out but still a bit loose, especially from Gem Pool to the hut. This section also had a lot of butt sliding coming down this afternoon, and it was loose and difficult at times to get footing for the descent. Going up it? Totally fine.
Once above tree line, it’s your usual hardpacked crunchy stuff. Spikes worked best. I saw some using snowshoes up Monroe, but I’d definitely not have wanted to do that. Crampons are overkill; spikes have plenty of bite.
Great but cold day up there. No wind at the hut, but it was blowing a good bit on Monroe. |
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 | Name: |
IanB |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-01-31 |
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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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