| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Monroe, Mt. Washington, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail, Crawford Path, Monroe Loop, Trinity Heights Connector, Gulfside, Cog Rail Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at Cog Base |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Wet/Sticky, Snow - Spring Snow, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Easy Crossings, Huge chunk of Ice over stream at Gem pool, High crossing low water however big step back up on snow, Trail above treeline still under ice, but well covered with snow. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
saw no dogs today |
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 | Comments: |
Ammonusuc snow was stable in the morning until we got close to LOC. Then turned to mashed potatoes. Sloppy going up Monroe. Summit was pretty bare.
Crawford path to Washington we bare booted, what snow and ice was very soft by then. Wind was blowing 20-30 on top but much lighter on the Trinity Connector/ Gulfside Trails.
Started down Cog where intersected with Gulfside. Not much snow at first, but where Cog is elevated the road was covered with slippery, mushy snow. Very slow going so we didn't slide down Burt's ravine. Eventually put on snowshoes which were better but still some sliding. Below Waumbek station there was little snow on the right side of the Cog rail. That was much better just walking on bare ground.
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 | Name: |
LGD |
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 | E-Mail: |
pemihollowg@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-03-19 |
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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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