Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
| Peaks |
Mt. Jackson, Mt. Webster, NH |
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| Trails: |
Webster Cliff Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Sunday, May 31, 2015 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
No issues |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Significant, Leaves - Significant/Slippery |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
No problems |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Blowdowns on Webster Cliff Trail, we moved one or two from the trail. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Negotiating the ascent and decent on Jackson would have been very difficult for my dog, especially in the rain. |
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| Bugs: |
None |
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| Lost and Found: |
None |
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| Comments: |
Left Mizpah hut around 8am in a fine mist and low clouds, some of which appeared to be lifting as we reached Mt. Webster. We had about 6 miles to hike back to US-302 to our car at the AT trailhead. The hike up to Jackson was very slippery on the steep sections just above / below the summit. About 3 miles into the hike, conditions got much worse. Heavy rain and wind moved through, pelting us heavily on the cliffs above Crawford Notch. Better rain gear would have helped me, and we took it slow as the rock was very slick. We finished the hike around 1:00. After several days of rain, I'm thinking the trail will continue to be muddy and wet after the rain ends. |
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| Name: |
Goo Goose |
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| E-Mail: |
lake_shore_limited at that Yahoo site |
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| Date Submitted: |
2015-06-03 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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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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