| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Washington, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Cog Rail Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, February 6, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Hiker lot on right. Envelopes in blue pole $10 per car |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Traction, Ice Axe |
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 | Comments: |
Cog road/trail is mostly hardpacked. I think they have a snowcat frequently going up which packed it rather firm. No post-holing. I wore Denali Evo Ascent snowshoes the whole way. Although I could have put on crampons for the upper portion - which was a mix of snow/ice so I got sufficient traction. Brought ice axe, but it didn't seem dubious enough to take it out. There were ski/boarders who seemed to restrict their actual skiing to the lower half of the mountain. Too icy in upper half. Wish I had brought a butt sled. If you were out last weekend (I did Moose) and wondered if the conditions have changed this weekend - its the same. |
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 | Name: |
Tim Burke |
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 | E-Mail: |
tburkerun@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-02-06 |
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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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