| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt Monroe and Mt Washington, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail, Crawford Path, Monroe Loop, Gulfside trail, Cog Rail Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, May 18, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
We parked at the cog parking lot so $10 per person payable by card. |
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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 with care |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Nothing memorable. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Nisa has a wonderful time and her enthusiasm was infectious. She did very well even with the wet rocks and enjoyed a dip in all the lakes by the hut. Skilled trail dogs should have no issues at all with the current conditions. |
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 | Bugs: |
We lucked out. No bugs at all really. We even trailgated in the parking lot for awhile without them bothering us. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Nothing lost and nothing found |
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 | Comments: |
This was a roll of the dics today. Steph and I planned this over the weekend and then the forecast changed but we stuck with the plan. Initially the weather was good but the rain started early on into the hike so all the wet slabs up Ammo required cars. There was some mud and standing water along the Ammo trail. Higher up on Ammo there was a remnant of a monorail. Many of us had spikes but none of us used them. The snow was avoidable by going along the sides. By the time we reached the hut the rain had stopped and the rocks were drying out. Crawford Path up to the Monroe loop was a stream but our feet were already wet so it didn't matter. The Monroe Loop was drying out nicely and offered good footing. The summit was lovely and windy but with great views. Crawford Path up to Mt Washington was dry in places, but also had some areas of standing and running water. The summit was windy so we didn't stay long. The winds were picking up and were forecasted to get stronger so we made our way down. Gulfside had good footing and the rocks were mostly dry. We had planned to cut over towards the Jewell trail when we hit the Westside trail but opted to just descend along side the cog to save on time. The cog had the typical sliding rocks which required care. This wrapped up my Grid - 576 achieved. I am beyond grateful to the incredible friends who joined me today. I have learned that this project started out as being out the mountains, but is really about the people. I am blessed and so grateful. |
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 | Name: |
Uki |
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 | E-Mail: |
ukisukinaminanu@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-05-18 |
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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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