| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Lakes of Clouds Hut, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, February 22, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Trail easily accessible from park parking lot |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Ice - Blue, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow - Drifts, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
A few running water crossings in lower sections of Ammo trail - all very chill. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trail cleared well with no obstructions |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Comments: |
First one up. Trail covered up with fresh snow from night before but easy to navigate in lower sections. Micro spikes and gaiters proved sufficient although steep sections below tree-line tested the grip here and there -not enough to justify cramp-ons. Higher tree-line challenged ability to spot the trail - powder and snow drift at times just below the knee. Breaking tree-line was largely frozen over streams - hard ice - and crusty with granular snow underneath. Lost trail markers as tree-line opened up but navigating to the hut by sight proved quick and easy given the grip and moderate slope. Winds pretty strong up at the hut and lake justifying layering up - died down dramatically by the time I began the descent and low pressure kicked in. Passed 4 hikers, some with a dog, otw down. A+++ would do again. |
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 | Name: |
Chupakabra Forever |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-02-23 |
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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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