| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Monadnock, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Dublin Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, December 1, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
No other cars when I arrived at 9, three others when I left at noon. The access road isn't maintained in the winter. My old Accord sedan won't make it once the real snow sets in. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No issues |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A couple of step-overs on the lower part of the trail |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
Snow fleas all over the place down low |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Spotted a facemask hanging on a tree limb about halfway up |
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 | Comments: |
Windy & cold, but that's Monadnock. I had the summit all to myself for the time I was there. Very unusual! Snowshoes went along for the ride but never left the pack. Hillsounds stayed on the entire hike. Flow ice at points along the trail up high. Route-finding through the summit area was interesting. Just a few inches of wind-blown snow covered the summer route, but didn't retain the footprints of previous winter travelers. I sort of bee-lined, but turned around from time to time on the way up to pick out landmarks for the return trip. An awesome day on the mountain. My 8th visit to the top, and the Dublin Trail is my new favorite. |
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 | Name: |
Hikeritz |
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 | E-Mail: |
jwritz@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-12-01 |
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 | Link: |
 https://ritzhikes.blogspot.com/2021/12/mount-monadnock.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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