dirth - Jul 23, 2007 11:42 am Date Climbed: Jul 18, 2007
Presidential Traverse
Third peak on a South to North Presidential Traverse. It was so foggy/cloudy that we had no idea where we were in relation to the summit. Almost got fooled by Little Monroe in the clouds. A little under 3 hours from Crawford Notch. Very windy also, seemed to be the story of the day.
jvarholak - Jan 21, 2007 4:13 am Date Climbed: Jul 2, 1975
from crawford
hot...hot...hot....ran out of water 3/4 way up Webster Cliffs...drank like a camel at Mizpah
matt81 - Nov 28, 2006 5:38 am Date Climbed: Sep 14, 2006
Took the Ammonoosuc Ravine trail, which everyone else was taking to Washington. Got an early start, but with that comes putting up with the cold. It was windy on the summit. Cold too! Couldn't take a lot of pictures, because every time I took off my gloves, my hands started to freeze. Washington was a magnet for clouds passing bye. When I started to head down, it cleared up at Washington. Monroe and every other peak was clear of clouds. The Lakes of the Clouds hut was all closed up already. I was looking forward to eating some food I had with me. Had to eat it outside on the cold bench instead. A terrific time though.
Gla-didly-ad this was the last peak of the day before hitting LKS. Winds were between 70-100 mph (per the hut). Held trekking poles sideways for balance and was knocked over many times.
TiogaBradford - Sep 24, 2006 12:09 am Date Climbed: Aug 8, 2004
A view!
Summitted this peak on the way to Mt. Washington. It was the only peak between Crawford Notch and Mt. Washington that we had a view from - the clouds broke for about 10 minutes on our way down, and it was spectacular!
jpvt - Sep 22, 2006 1:22 am Date Climbed: Sep 16, 2006
crawford path
easy hike from lakes of the clouds hut
Brian Jenkins - Sep 12, 2006 5:51 pm Date Climbed: Sep 3, 2006
Via Franklin
OK, this was a nasty summit. Fourth peak on a south to north Presidential Traverse. Had just done Franklin and for a few seconds a faint hint of sun came out. Went up the loop to bag this one and all sorts of wind broke loose. Had just lost my pack cover to the winds and as I got closer to what I thought was the summit, the wind was so bad, it knocked me down and I felt myself getting lifted up with my backpack acting as a sail. I got down against the ground and crawled up to the summit, only to find it was not the summit but the first bump on the way to the summit. It was crazy wind, I would guess over 80 mph, maybe more. Worst winds I've ever been in. No visibility either. Made my way down the north side to take refuge at the Lakes Of The Clouds Hut for a night. Nas-ass-ty weather.
musicmountain - Aug 2, 2006 1:04 am Date Climbed: Sep 4, 2004
Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail
on the summit the clouds broke for an awesome view
jaygeekray - Jun 26, 2006 3:31 pm Date Climbed: Aug 10, 2002
Quick Side Trip
My sons and I dropped off our backpacks at the Lakes of the Clouds hut and took a quick side trip up to the summit of Mt Monroe. This was the easiest part of a very long day which took us up Ammonoosuc Ravine, up to the hustle and bustle of Mt Washington's summit for a great bowl of chili and then back down thru Tuckerman Ravine. Hope to get back someday to hike the Northern Presi's.
Route Climbed: Crawford Path / Monroe Loop Date Climbed: 1 September 2005
Day 3 Franconia to Pinkham From the south a nice little rock scramble to a south summit. True summit has nice cliffs, clouds and strong wind. Clouds broke as we were descending. Great view of the Lake of the Clouds Hut. Nice steep descent too.
dirth - Jul 23, 2007 11:42 am Date Climbed: Jul 18, 2007
Presidential TraverseThird peak on a South to North Presidential Traverse. It was so foggy/cloudy that we had no idea where we were in relation to the summit. Almost got fooled by Little Monroe in the clouds. A little under 3 hours from Crawford Notch. Very windy also, seemed to be the story of the day.
jvarholak - Jan 21, 2007 4:13 am Date Climbed: Jul 2, 1975
from crawfordhot...hot...hot....ran out of water 3/4 way up Webster Cliffs...drank like a camel at Mizpah
matt81 - Nov 28, 2006 5:38 am Date Climbed: Sep 14, 2006
Crawford PathPart of Southern Presi Traverse.
bidwelldk - Oct 25, 2006 6:45 pm
Presi TraverseBeautiful day accross the ridge!
woodstrider - Oct 11, 2006 8:45 pm Date Climbed: Aug 22, 2003
Prez Range backpackHiked on the AT and took spur trail over the summit.
TLP - Sep 28, 2006 1:50 pm Date Climbed: Sep 27, 2006
Only one headed for Monroe.Took the Ammonoosuc Ravine trail, which everyone else was taking to Washington. Got an early start, but with that comes putting up with the cold. It was windy on the summit. Cold too! Couldn't take a lot of pictures, because every time I took off my gloves, my hands started to freeze. Washington was a magnet for clouds passing bye. When I started to head down, it cleared up at Washington. Monroe and every other peak was clear of clouds. The Lakes of the Clouds hut was all closed up already. I was looking forward to eating some food I had with me. Had to eat it outside on the cold bench instead. A terrific time though.
Flanders - Sep 26, 2006 10:23 pm Date Climbed: Sep 3, 2006
Presi TraverseGla-didly-ad this was the last peak of the day before hitting LKS. Winds were between 70-100 mph (per the hut). Held trekking poles sideways for balance and was knocked over many times.
TiogaBradford - Sep 24, 2006 12:09 am Date Climbed: Aug 8, 2004
A view!Summitted this peak on the way to Mt. Washington. It was the only peak between Crawford Notch and Mt. Washington that we had a view from - the clouds broke for about 10 minutes on our way down, and it was spectacular!
jpvt - Sep 22, 2006 1:22 am Date Climbed: Sep 16, 2006
crawford patheasy hike from lakes of the clouds hut
Brian Jenkins - Sep 12, 2006 5:51 pm Date Climbed: Sep 3, 2006
Via FranklinOK, this was a nasty summit. Fourth peak on a south to north Presidential Traverse. Had just done Franklin and for a few seconds a faint hint of sun came out. Went up the loop to bag this one and all sorts of wind broke loose. Had just lost my pack cover to the winds and as I got closer to what I thought was the summit, the wind was so bad, it knocked me down and I felt myself getting lifted up with my backpack acting as a sail. I got down against the ground and crawled up to the summit, only to find it was not the summit but the first bump on the way to the summit. It was crazy wind, I would guess over 80 mph, maybe more. Worst winds I've ever been in. No visibility either. Made my way down the north side to take refuge at the Lakes Of The Clouds Hut for a night. Nas-ass-ty weather.
musicmountain - Aug 2, 2006 1:04 am Date Climbed: Sep 4, 2004
Ammonoosuc Ravine Trailon the summit the clouds broke for an awesome view
jaygeekray - Jun 26, 2006 3:31 pm Date Climbed: Aug 10, 2002
Quick Side TripMy sons and I dropped off our backpacks at the Lakes of the Clouds hut and took a quick side trip up to the summit of Mt Monroe. This was the easiest part of a very long day which took us up Ammonoosuc Ravine, up to the hustle and bustle of Mt Washington's summit for a great bowl of chili and then back down thru Tuckerman Ravine. Hope to get back someday to hike the Northern Presi's.
injektilo - Jun 10, 2006 12:46 am
Ammonoosuc Ravine TrailCombined Monroe with Washington. A great peak.
royswkr - Apr 23, 2006 7:23 pm Date Climbed: Jun 9, 1961
Alone from hut as part of backpackBased at Hermit Lake
Enapai - Mar 22, 2006 3:35 am Date Climbed: Aug 25, 2004
Route Climbed: Crawford PathCame over Boot Spur from Hermit Lake
Matt Worster - Mar 15, 2006 2:55 am
AmmonoosucGreat summer of just hiking in the whites with a high school friend
giggy - Dec 30, 2005 1:46 pm
Route Climbed: ammo trail/crawford path Date Climbed: manyfun in winter
Cookie Addict - Oct 14, 2005 5:21 am
Route Climbed: Presidential Traverse Date Climbed: June 3, 20058 peaks - we missed the last one on accident - in 19.8 miles. I slept REALLY well that night!
mlandau3 - Sep 30, 2005 5:43 pm
Route Climbed: Ammonoosuc Ravine Date Climbed: September 28, 2005A very nice hike. And a fitting way to complete the last of the 5000 footers in the northeast. And the stream crossings just weren't that bad.
rolkamon - Sep 5, 2005 10:48 am
Route Climbed: Crawford Path / Monroe Loop Date Climbed: 1 September 2005Day 3 Franconia to Pinkham From the south a nice little rock scramble to a south summit. True summit has nice cliffs, clouds and strong wind. Clouds broke as we were descending. Great view of the Lake of the Clouds Hut. Nice steep descent too.