| 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: |
Thursday, November 21, 2019 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking lot isn't plowed, so bring some traction aids and a shovel. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Mainly trivial. There's one that requires a little forethought to find the best line, but other than that, it's pretty low-key. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trail was in fine shape, with no blow-downs to speak of. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Two Icelandic shepherds out with dad, having the best day of their lives, at home in their element. |
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 | Comments: |
I'd been thinking that it's been some time since I saw hoar frost. And then, I saw some. Wow! Also, the rime ice formations on the summit are very cool.
Ammo is still steep, still wet in parts. And still a great trail up to Lakes of the Clouds. Traction is a fine idea. Snowshoes per individual preference, though on the col, there are some significant drifts. I saw 3-6 inches of snow in most places, though the temperatures up above Lakes of the Clouds were a few above freezing.
Photos, and more detailed descriptions, are on my blog. |
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 | Name: |
Protean Wanderer |
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 | E-Mail: |
hiker@proteanwanderer.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-11-21 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.proteanwanderer.com/2019/11/22/trip-report-mt-monroe/ |
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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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