| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Monroe, Mt. Washington, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail, Crawford Path, Gulfside, Cog Rail Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, November 9, 2019 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Ammo lot still open. Plenty of parking. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow - Drifts |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail has significant running water. It's easy to keep dry, but be ready with light traction to avoid slip and slide. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trail is in excellent condition. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw a couple of furry pals. They were wearing doggie parkas and seemed a little cold. |
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 | Bugs: |
Thankfully, none. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
One in our party lost a mitten |
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 | Comments: |
We had a beautiful bluebird day. Mostly still and cold. It's early winter up on the Presidents. Snow is starting to fill in between the rocks. There are drifts maybe 12 inches deep here and there. Rocks still poking out. I broke a chain on my Hillsounds, but they are recommended despite the beating they'll take on the rocks.
The trail up to summit of Monroe from the hut is more filled in than lower. Spikes are still sufficient, no crampons needed yet.
As of Saturday, there wasn't enough snow for snowshoes, even above treeline. Maybe moot now.
Congratulations to Sam for his first winter conditions Washington summit, Marie for her dual finish 48/67 and Mary Dianne for their first winter conditions hike up the Presidents. |
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 | Name: |
Al-X |
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 | E-Mail: |
powerpackager@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-11-12 |
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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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