| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Monroe, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail, Crawford Path, Monroe Loop |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, May 9, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
We parked at the cog station. $10/person. There were only 4 cars in the lot. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Crossings presented no challenges. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Three sizable blowdowns on Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Koda was out for his first hike and handling the terrain well. |
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 | Bugs: |
Not yet. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
None. |
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 | Comments: |
Patches of snow and soft ice increased to a consistent cover below Gem Pool. Above, hard-packed snow and occasional hard ice ruled, with some helpful rocks protruding. There were several stretches with hard ice that took some care. Above the crossing at the top of the gorge, deeper firm snow cover allowed better going. We kept left on snowfields to avoid the rocky areas below the hut although snow and ice were deteriorating up high. We wore spikes from half a mile from the car to the hut and climbed Monroe, which was mostly bare rock, with bare boots, negotiating one tricky spot in soft snow halfway up. The tedious descent of Ammonoosuc in spikes required frequent use of vegetation holds.
Wonderful hike with Chris on a cloudless, comfortable day. The alternating stretches of snow and bare rock on the Crawford Path above the hut looked uninviting and we chose to skip it. Nice to meet and chat with Ilya. |
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 | Name: |
RickB. |
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 | E-Mail: |
rickbb@comcast.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-05-10 |
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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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