Mount Monroe

Trail: Webster-Jackson Trail, Webster Cliff Trail, Crawford Path, Eisenhower Loop, Monroe Loop, Gulfside, Jewell Trail

Conditions: Dry Trail

“No snow/ice on the trails all day (there were a bunch of people who drove up the auto road and then hiked down to a chute on Clay into the Great Gulf and they said it was great. Mitzpah hut was open and had water and the usual items for sale. Nobody was around. Sherman Adams cafeteria on Washington was open (kitchen was not open) but you could get water and snacks and sweatshirts, etc. Things I saw today: A glider using the thermals over Monroe. A guy doing a Presi traverse looking for tape as the sole of his shoe was coming off. (he was trucking) A guy trying to do a triple Presi in 24 hours. (Appalachia-Crawford-Appalachia-Crawford). Yikes! Mt. Clinton Rd and Jefferson Notch rd still closed.”

Trail: Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail, Crawford Path, Monroe Loop, Gulfside, Cog Rail Trail

Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable

“This was a roll of the dics today. Steph and I planned this over the weekend and then the forecast changed but we stuck with the plan. Initially the weather was good but the rain started early on into the hike so all the wet slabs up Ammo required cars. There was some mud and standing water along the Ammo trail. Higher up on Ammo there was a remnant of a monorail. Many of us had spikes but none of us used them. The snow was avoidable by going along the sides. By the time we reached the hut the rain had stopped and the rocks were drying out. Crawford Path up to the Monroe loop was a stream but our feet were already wet so it didn't matter. The Monroe Loop was drying out nicely and offered good footing. The summit was lovely and windy but with great views. Crawford Path up to Mt Washington was dry in places, but also had some areas of standing and running water. The summit was windy so we didn't stay long. The winds were picking up and were forecasted to get stronger so we made our way down. Gulfside had good footing and the rocks were mostly dry. We had planned to cut over towards the Jewell trail when we hit the Westside trail but opted to just descend along side the cog to save on time. The cog had the typical sliding rocks which required care. This wrapped up my Grid - 576 achieved. I am beyond grateful to the incredible friends who joined me today. I have learned that this project started out as being out the mountains, but is really about the people. I am blessed and so grateful.”

Trail: Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail, Monroe Loop, Crawford Path, Gulfside, Jefferson Loop, Caps Ridge Trail, Jefferson Notch Road, Boundary Line Trail

Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable)

“Conditions are wet but manageable. Still some monorails on the upper part of Ammo, but otherwise clear of ice and snow. Lots of running water on every trail. Capps Ridge was in better shape than expected and Boundary trail was a mossy mile of fun. Overall, wet but manageable conditions. Minimal ice or snow other than a small stretch on Ammo.”