| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Monroe, Mt. Washington, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail, Crawford Path, Monroe Loop, Cog Rail Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, February 18, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Only 4 in the lot at arrival, packed when returned - plowed and paid the $10 fee to park at the lower Cog hiker lot. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Traction, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Water crossings were all passable - step over, or bridged. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
N/A |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Dogs had a great time - they were cautious on some ice patches between the hut and Washington but all passable. |
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 | Bugs: |
N/A |
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 | Lost and Found: |
N/A |
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 | Comments: |
Started at Ammo and cruised up to the hut - fast conditions. Trail was difficult to follow once out in the open and below the hut. The trail to Monroe was also difficult to follow, however, the hard packed snow made it easy to reach the summit and descend. From the Hut to Washington it was hard packed and large patches of ice. Hillsound micro spikes were sufficient but with deliberate steps for grip. Down the cog -that is a different story. Hard pack but also with ice. Slow going because of the side angle, but doable. Great day out - sun all day and the wind. Can't forget the wind! Trails are in great shape. |
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 | Name: |
MTN Hiker |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-02-18 |
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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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