| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Monroe (attempt), NH |
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 | Trails: |
Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, April 18, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Trailhead lot clear and empty |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Wet/Sticky, Snow - Spring Snow, Snow/Ice - Postholes, Slush |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Rock hopping or snow bridges. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A few blow downs from trailhead to intersection with Cog spur. Easy overs. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw one dog up near lakes, but looked cold due to wind |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Asolo boots at the trailhead parking on a table. Child’s ski helmet at Lakes of the Clouds Hut. |
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 | Comments: |
Mt. Monroe (attempt), Lakes of the Clouds Hut
A relatively early start at 8am for grams, gramps, and silky to make an attempt at Monroe if the weather decided to cooperate. Bare booted to the Cog spur junction due to lots of slush, mud, and snow. Then used micro spikes for the remainder of the climb up - we had snowshoes and in some steep places may have been a little better, but was not a big issue. Decent snowpack trail with a few post holes if strayed too far off. Above tree line to the hut was snow covered with some rocks showing. Water crossings were easily manageable, but can tell that in warmer weather the snow bank edges will cause for some unexpected dips. Added some layers at tree line due to gusty winds and made it to leeward side of the hut (snow drifts to the roof!). Windy and socked in with clouds that did not want to lift, so decided to not make the go to Monroe - the mountain will always be there. Easy decent back to trailhead, with very slushy last mile. |
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 | Name: |
grams and gramps |
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 | E-Mail: |
gramsangramps@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-04-18 |
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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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