| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Monadnock, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Dublin Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, October 26, 2018 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
The parking area off Old Troy Rd. only had a few cars parked there when I started the hike at 3:40 PM, and one when I got back a few hours later. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Ice - Breakable Crust, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No crossings. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Nothing of concern |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
No dogs allowed on Mount Monadnock. |
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 | Comments: |
Unlike yesterday's hike up Mount Kearsarge, there was almost no snow along the Dublin Trail or on the summit of Mount Monadnock, but there was quite a bit of ice, most of which was black ice. Brought light traction but ended up barebooting the whole way, since most of it was avoidable with careful walking/rock hopping. Excellent views from the summit and the upper parts of the Dublin Trail, and incoming clouds from the south combined with the setting sun made for a picture-perfect view, particularly to the west. Almost no wind on the summit, either, which was good because the temperature was well below freezing, and strong wind would've added injury to insult. Going back down felt eerie at times- no wind, excellent views, and crystal clear visibility (Mount Washington was in plain view 105 miles to the north) made it hard to believe that Monadnock will be slammed by a nor'easter in a matter of hours. Glad I hiked it when I did! |
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 | Name: |
Spencer |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-10-26 |
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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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