Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Monroe, Mt. Eisenhower, Mt. Pierce, NH |
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| Trails: |
Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail, Monroe Loop, Crawford Path, Eisenhower Loop, Webster Cliff Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Friday, December 14, 2018 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at the Ammonoosuc Ravine Trailhead. It's plowed. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
All bridged |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw a few happy dogs on Crawford Path heading up Mount Pierce! |
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| Comments: |
Trails are packed out nicely below treeline, switched to snowshoes at gem pool and left them on until finishing but Crawford Path to Pierce is fine with light traction. Would highly recommend wearing snowshoes above treeline because of drifting.
We lucked out and caught some great views as we ascended Mount Monroe, from then on out we hiked in very thick clouds and low visibility. With light winds and steady temps it made for a fun hike navigating between Monroe and Eisenhower.
With the abundance of snow, this has been one of the best December's for hiking that I can remember! |
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| Name: |
Chris |
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| E-Mail: |
cdailey@hpearce.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-12-14 |
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| Link: |
https://dailey7779.blogspot.com/2018/12/snowy-abyss-monroe-eisenhower-pierce.html |
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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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