poison ivy
Well-known member
Trail conditions:Old Toll Road was dry and easy. There is a tree that fell and tugged down a powerline. Another hiker said he saw it arc... we just went off trail to give it a wide berth. Arrow Trail was wet and muddy until about halfway up, then changed to light snow and running water. About three inches of snow near the summit -- a few places with thigh-deep drifts, but they were only a few steps. Icy on the summit.
Gear:Light traction would be helpful on the summit.... not enough ice for full crampons. I barebooted without any real trouble (except when the wind pushed us around on the summit.) I did wish I had sunglasses once we made it above treeline.
Comments:It turned into a gorgeous day.... a little breezy (maybe 30 mph, I'd guess) but the snow covered trees were beautiful. This was my last bit of the Metacomet-Monadnock Trail.
Gear:Light traction would be helpful on the summit.... not enough ice for full crampons. I barebooted without any real trouble (except when the wind pushed us around on the summit.) I did wish I had sunglasses once we made it above treeline.
Comments:It turned into a gorgeous day.... a little breezy (maybe 30 mph, I'd guess) but the snow covered trees were beautiful. This was my last bit of the Metacomet-Monadnock Trail.
