| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt Monroe - Mt Washington, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Tuckerman Ravine Trail : Boott Spur Trail : Davis Path : Camel Trail : Crawford Path : Monroe Loop |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, July 12, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Large lot at AMC Pinkham Notch. I lucked out as someone pulled out as I arrived so I was very close to the trailhead at 7:45AM. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No significant water crossing except on the Tuckerman Ravine Trail that are spanned by man-made bridges |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails in good condition.
A very short spot on the Davis Path is crowded by the krummholz.
The rock placements on the Crawford Path make for excellent footing.
Most of the bog bridges on the Boott Spur Trail are in decent condition except for the uppermost sets of bog bridges that are severely deteriorated.
The ladder on the Boott Spur Trail is in good condition.
No obstructions on the trails. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
The ladder on the Boott Spur Trail may be difficult for dogs.
Long stretches of trail above tree line have little to no water.
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 | Bugs: |
Some black flies in the wet area below the Tuckerman Ravine headwall in the PM.
Otherwise, no bothersome insects. |
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 | Comments: |
Ascended via Boott Spur Trail up to the Davis Path and then downhill on the Camel Trail and Crawford Path to the hut (lose about 500' of elevation from Boott Spur). Hiked up and back to Mt Monroe. Then the steady climb up to Mt Washington. Descended via Tuckerman Ravine Trail.
Most surfaces were dry today. Some water running on/across the Tuckerman Ravine Trail on the headwall. No difficult ledge scrambles on this route.
Lots of flora on the moist Tuckerman Ravine headwall; Arnica, Great Angelica, Mountain Avens, False Hellebore, and Pale Painted Cup. Saw Bunchberries and Labrador Tea in the Alpine Zone. Orange Hawkweed near Hermit Shelter.
A bear was spotted in Tuckerman Ravine in the AM by one hiker.
Great views from all areas above tree line as well as at outlooks just off the Boott Spur Trail and one rock ledge on the Boott Spur Trail with a great look into Huntington Ravine.
Met many hikers today. One hiker was originally from Belarus. Met Canadian hikers, Presidential Range traversers, a group on Northeastern University students, two hikers from Whitinsville MA, a father & daughter from Naperville Illinois, and a former Lake of the Clouds croo member. Had a good conversation with Mackenna for a good portion of the descent on the Tuckerman Ravine Trail.
Excellent weather for the high peaks. |
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 | Name: |
WAUMBEK |
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 | E-Mail: |
waumbek1@charter.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-07-12 |
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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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