Hoping to get in a hike and some kind of a workout today so decided on Mt Washington; trailhead was easily accessible and we would go as far as time and conditions allowed.
Arrived at the trailhead about 8:30A, we were the first car. Was raining lightly but no worries, that is what gortex is for. Note: the actual Mt Washington trail begins about 50 yds west of the dog leash sign on the Iron Horse trail.
There was a dusting of snow for about the first mile and then at about 2000' got up to about 2" deep, was very slushy and slippery, good boots and poles were adequate; however, just made for slow going. We had rain, wind, hail and snow, little of everything this day.
Unfortunately, we did have a time limit and turned around at Owl Spot at about 2 miles in. Oh well, was nice to get out!
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