| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Monroe, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail, Monroe Loop |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, February 6, 2010 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at Marshfield station. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Snow bridges all intact |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
no blowdowns |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Comments: |
Barebooted to Gem pool. Used crampons to hut. One person used microspikes. Considerable ice near Lakes hut. One difficult snow ledge to get over on Ammo trail. No wind until hut area. Encountered 25-35 mph wind climbing Monroe. Frozen snow and ice with protruding rocks. Dropped packs at Lakes hut and hiked up to summit and back in 30 minutes. Started at 9am and finished at 2pm. 4.8 miles rt. |
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 | Name: |
Dexter Robinson |
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 | E-Mail: |
dexpcdoc@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2010-02-08 |
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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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