| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Monroe, Mt. Washington, Mt. Clay, Mt. Jefferson, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail, Crawford Path, Monroe Loop, Davis Path, Gulfside, Cog Rail Trail, Clay Loop, Jefferson Loop, Jewell Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, January 30, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Paid the $10 at the Cog parking lot. Got my money's worth on this incredible weather and trail condition day. About 1/2 full at 8:00. Only five cars or so in the other lot. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The water crossings are all nicely bridged. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Nothing new from previous reports. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw one hiker with a labby on a leash. |
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 | Comments: |
What a spectacular day in the sun above the clouds up on the prezzies. It was a virtually windless day. A bit of a Goldie locks hike too hot in the sun and too cold when the light breeze picked up but by far overall, just right. Regulating ventilation was little tough and gave you a chill on Monroe, part of the climb up Washington, in the cul between Jefferson and Clay and along Gulfside on the way out. Snowshoes from car to car on packed trails with loose powder - about 1"-2" below on the Ammo and 4"-8" climbing Washington. The lower Ammo could take spikes for a mile or two, but new and drifting snow got deeper. Above the waterfall, the trail became undiscernible and we broke trail to the hut. Same up Washington. We had to break trail making the slog so much more sloggier. By we, I mean John. Thank you, sir. After Washington, there was enough snowshoe traffic for smoother sailing. We were very fortunate meet and hike with an impromptu hiking pod for a spell. Great to chat with John and Cynthia, and two solo's Molly and Chris. Congrats to Chet on #39 and #40 over 75. He wisely waved of Jefferson. I'm glad I did it. My body is not. |
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 | Name: |
Dave D |
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 | E-Mail: |
dinz00@comcast.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-01-30 |
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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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