| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Jefferson, Mt. Adams, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Castle Trail, Gulfside, Lowes Path |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, May 21, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Mud - Significant, Leaves - Significant/Slippery, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Israel river was about shin deep, took off my boots and used water shoes |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Lots of blow downs and debris on Castle trail, all passable or can skirt around |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
Yup |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Castle trail was navigable but had many obstacles. The castles were a bit slippery, the talus field leading to Jefferson was wet and slow going in the morning fog. Over the snow field on Gulfside was slushy snow, recommend spikes though several people bare booted it. Lots of slick rock beyond that, kept my spring spikes on for a bit. Gulfside was dry after that to Lowes, and the talus up to Adams was dry. Lowes path down was wet and muddy, making a slow desent. My normal pace is about 2 mph but this loop had me at about 1.5 mph. Great but very long day. |
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 | Name: |
Jess C |
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 | E-Mail: |
idforjess@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-05-22 |
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 | Link: |
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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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