| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Jefferson, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Castle Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, June 21, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
No problem with parking on this fine June day. It is free. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
I wore my Tevas from the parking lot and then just stashed them after crossing. They felt oh so good on return! River is not rock-hoppable yet. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trail is in good shape |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
I would not bring a dog on this route unless it is part mountain goat and has pads of steel. |
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 | Bugs: |
Black flies were very noticeable above 3500 ft. There was no wind today at all. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Someone hung a tan water bottle on the first slab approach at around 4200. |
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 | Comments: |
This is a tough way to do Jefferson but very rewarding and quiet. I saw one other person the whole day. |
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 | Name: |
OldVTGuy |
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 | E-Mail: |
wgwestervelt@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-06-22 |
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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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