| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Monadnock , NH |
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 | Trails: |
Birchtoft Trail, Cascade Link, Pumpelly Trail, White Dot Trail, Old Ski Path, Red Spot Trail, Birchtoft Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, February 24, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Gilson Pond Campground parking area is plowed and room for about 10 cars. I was only car. Fed the Iron Ranger $5. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow - Drifts, Snow - Wet/Sticky |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction, Skis |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
snow bridged |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails well signed and clear |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Followed deer tracks in the ski/snowshoe track on Birchcroft and there were dog or coyote tracks, looked like the poor deer was being chased. |
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 | Comments: |
Made almost 8 mile loop over Monadnock mostly on my cross country skis. I was able to use my skis all the way to just past the intersection of Red Spot/Pumpelly trails and from this point on since it was so icy I used my snowshoes for their fabulous crampons. On summit two young men that barebooted up White Cross Trail. Vast vista today, walked over highpoint and spun around and headed back down, it was a little breezy up there as usual. From the summit to the intersection of White Cross I passed by at least 6 people making their way up and not a soul wearing snowshoes, geez there is at least 2 feet of snow off the packed track. I put my skis back on for White Dot and took them of for a couple of the steep drops. The last one I slipped and slid on my butt right almost right down to the Old Ski Path. Yeah finally skied old ski path! Snow conditions were sticky on the way up that I didnt' need to use my skins. Another intersting adventure on Monadnock. |
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 | Name: |
Nordic_Gal |
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 | E-Mail: |
amybike@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-02-24 |
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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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