| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Monte Rosa, Mt. Monadnock, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Marlboro Trail, Marian Trail, Great Pasture Trail, Smith Summit Trail, Amphitheater Trail, White Arrow Trail, Dublin Trail, Marlboro Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Shaker Farm Road become quite narrow and you'll see a sign that says parking 1/3 of a mile just before the road goes to heck. Big dips and mud pits are passable in your car if you go slow. There were five cars in the lot when we arrived and just one when we left. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
small streams and wet pools easily rock hop-able today |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
There is a good 10 inch diameter spruce tree with limbed trimmed to make it easier to cross over on the Great Pasture Path, will need an ax. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
No pups is the rule on this mountain. |
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 | Bugs: |
Oh yes on the descent the black flies came out when the breeze died. They were hungry. |
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 | Comments: |
Becca Birthday Hike! Shaker Farm Road is pretty rough with big mud puddles and dips but the parking area is flat and lots of room for maybe 20 cars? What a nice warm sunny days and decent views all around. Love how the trail names are painted on the open slabs and everything well blazed. Some of the minor trails on the mountain have hidden trail signs to try to keep the unknowing on the main trails. The weather vane on Monte Rosa was spinning in the wind, we enjoyed hiking up the ledges and rocks. Passing over the top of the Black Precipice we spied rock climber's anchor eye bolt in the rock. This is the largest cliff on the mountain according to the guide book, the views are impressive! We met people hiking down on the White Arrow Trail, the last person blasting music from his backpack. On the summit there were a dozen or so people hanging out all over. Nice breeze, fun pointing out the mountains. Going down the mountain is much more difficult than going up and we picked our way down the slabs, ledges and rocks. Super Day and some new to Becca trails gained today. On way home we stopped by the Shattuck golf course's Tap Room and enjoyed a brew and the restaurant gave Becca a free birthday surprise. Lots of brews on tap and the food is excellent. |
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 | Name: |
Nordic_Gal, Becca Munroe |
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 | E-Mail: |
amybike@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-05-07 |
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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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