| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mount Monroe, Mount Washington, Mount Jefferson, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail, Mount Monroe Loop, Crawford Path, Cog Path, Westside, Gulfside Trail, Mount Jefferson Loop, Jewell Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, February 19, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
$10 Cog or $5 at Ammon Lot |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow - Drifts |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Bridged |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Perfect conditions for experienced winter pups! |
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 | Comments: |
Snowshoes or light traction below treeline, light traction above. I wore spikes door to door. Ammo was a packed highway 99% of the way, this will change after tomorrow's snow, so bring snowshoes. Above the hut to Monroe; a little icy to the Monroe Loop, then dust on crust to the summit, easy going. Crawford Path to Mount Washington summit was hard-packed snow with some very minor drifts, simple to scoot up in spikes. From Washington, I hiked right next to the tracks until Westside, where I picked up Gulfside, crusty snow on the immediate right or left of the tracks, but ice covering a good portion of the swath. Gulfside and Jefferson Loop were a mix of hard-packed snow, rocks, minor drifting, and easily avoidable ice. Jewell Trail, was packed but soft where it missed a switchback above treeline. Below treeline, it's packed and in great shape.
Beautiful day above treeline; no wind, abundant sunshine, and incredible visibility. Sarge had a blast rolling around in the snow and eating it. Plenty of happy Gridiots out and about taking advantage of beach day conditions :) |
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 | Name: |
Sgt. Pepper AKA Professor Biscuit(S) |
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 | E-Mail: |
dailey7779@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-02-19 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.instagram.com/sgt._pepper_goldendoodle/ |
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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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