| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Monroe, Mt. Washington, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail, Crawford Path, Monroe Loop, Gulfside, Jewell Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, October 27, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
$10 per person fee at the Cog hiker's parking lot. Don't forget to bring cash and a pen. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All water crossings were easy. Levels were low relative to rock heights, or there were convenient logs/bridges. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails were clear. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
No dogs seen. |
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 | Bugs: |
No bugs seen! |
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 | Comments: |
It was (briefly) winter in the presis today! A little black ice on the ground getting out of the cog parking lots. Trace snow started relatively early on the ammonousuc ravine trail. About half way up the trail there was more snow on the ground, but no accumulation. We did put on micro-spikes as the ice was building. Coming up crawford path, there was more snow and ice, but not enough snow covering the rocks yet that you could wear snow-shoes (hopefully soon there will be a blanket of snow covering the rocks and we can switch to snow-shoes). Coming down to Jewell was much the same with lots of white dusted icy rocks until you get below treeline.
TL;DR: very cold conditions at the summits. Minimal snow/ice. Appreciated having winter boots and micro-spikes. |
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 | Name: |
Human Biped |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-10-28 |
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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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