| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Washington, Mt. Monroe, Mt. Eisenhower , NH |
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 | Trails: |
Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail, Crawford Path, Monroe Loop Trail, Eisenhower Loop Trail, Edmands Path |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, January 6, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at Ammonusic Ravine trail. Plowed. Minimal snow at Edmands parking area (even through Mt. Clinton Road is reported closed to cars). |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No major water crossings. Except the bottom of Edmands Path that was mostly frozen. However I had to put my crampons back on to cross the wide stretch of glaze ice. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Upper Edmands was almost impassable due to blow downs. A Silky handsaw would take care of them. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
None seen |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Lost and Found: |
None |
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 | Comments: |
I was the first one to make recent tracks on upper Edmands Path, when descending Eisenhower. Deep drifts of unstable snow were present. , and high snow levels that put me in the tree tops
The East side of Monroe had large, and steep snow fields that were difficult and risky to cross. Ammo was well packed out. I wore my snowshoes, but spikes could've been fine. Switched to crampons at LOTC Hut. Upper Edmands has really deep snow, where snow shoes were 100% necessary. Also bring a saw if you try Eisenhower via Edmands!
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 | Name: |
Jeff Sullivan |
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 | E-Mail: |
j3ffsullivan@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-01-07 |
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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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