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Before You Go

Before you go, make sure you’re prepared and you know what to expect as you head out into the elements. Bookmark this page and check here before you leave home!

Essentials For Your Trip
Don’t forget anything important! Review our 10 Essentials for a Safe and Pleasant Hike before you go to ensure you’re prepared.

Current Conditions at AMC Destinations
The AMC is pleased to provide the latest conditions from our White Mountain destinations. Click on the Destination’s name for an in-depth condition report.

Weather Conditions
Destination Elevation Temp. Snow
Depth		 Trail
Conditions		 Last Entered
Carter Notch Hut 3,288' 27 °F
(-3 °C) 		0" Below Hut 1/2 inch of snow and a little icy. No traction gear required. 11/07/2009
at 08:42 AM
Pinkham Notch 2,032' 20 °F
(-7 °C) 		  trace of snow 11/07/2009
at 06:09 AM
Tuckerman Ravine 3,800' 23 °F
(-5 °C) 		1" Snowy trail 1/2 way to hut. Above some snow and icy spots. Traction gear helpful up Lions head and tux. Almost full winter conditions. 11/07/2009
at 08:42 AM
Madison Spring Hut 4,800'     closed for the season no shelter available. 11/07/2009
at 08:42 AM
Mt. Washington 6,288' 16 °F
(-9 °C) 		  2" snow/ice/rime w/deeper drifts 11/07/2009
at 06:09 AM
Lakes of the Clouds 5,050'     closed for season no shelter available. 11/07/2009
at 08:42 AM
Mizpah Spring Hut 3,800'     Hut closed for season, no shelter available. 11/07/2009
at 08:42 AM
Highland Center Lodge 1,900'       11/07/2009
at 08:42 AM
Zealand Falls Hut 2,700' 23 °F
(-5 °C) 		  Last.2 mile icy. Above hut snow and icy spots no traction gear required. 11/07/2009
at 08:42 AM
Galehead Hut 3,800'     Hut closed for season, no shelter available. 11/07/2009
at 08:42 AM
Greenleaf Hut 4,200'     Hut closed for season, no shelter available. 11/07/2009
at 08:42 AM
Lonesome Lake Hut 2,760' 27 °F
(-3 °C) 		  Light dusting of snow. Trails are good no traction gear required. 11/07/2009
at 08:42 AM
Cardigan Lodge 1,392'       11/07/2009
at 08:42 AM
Maine Wilderness Lodges       11/07/2009
at 08:42 AM
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