| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Washington, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail, Crawford Path |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, April 30, 2017 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Cog is charging $5 for hiker parking, and you're directed to use the hiker lot. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable) |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Waterproof boots needs for crossing at treeline. Poles useful for all crossings. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One major blowdown near the avalanche runoff of about 8 years ago, but it can be bypassed. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
Saw a couple of mosquitoes on return. Not biting. |
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 | Comments: |
Used Hillsound microspikes. A few others in regular crampons. Mostly people were bare booting it. Personally, I would find it really scary descending Ammo given the current icy conditions, but that's just me. |
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 | Name: |
krooney |
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| Date Submitted: |
2017-04-30 |
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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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