| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Jefferson, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Jewell Trail, Gulfside, Jefferson Loop |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, August 28, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
There is water running out of a wetland across Base Road. Not deep and passable for all vehicles.
WMNF parking area is a fee lot with toilet facilities. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The Ammonoosuc River and Clay Brook are crossed on bridges |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails in good condition.
The only tree fall was a Mountain Ash that was across the Jewell Trail about 1/4 mile uphill of the Clay Brook crossing at 4 to 5 feet above the surface. Easy to go under.
The cairns are generally small on the Jewell Trail above the tree line.
There is an Alpine welcome sign but no tree line warning sign on the Jewell Trail. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Fine for dogs |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
The Jewell Trail begins across Base Road from the WMNF parking lot.
The most mud is in the section from the Jewell trailhead to the Clay Brook crossing. Above the Clay Brook crossing there are only sporadic mud spots. Nothing extreme.
Above the tree line on the Jewell Trail, it is important to be watchful for the cairns to stay on the trail. There are off-trail paths in this section of trail.
The footing is secure and the grades moderate on the Jewell Trail. The Cog RR is noisy in the lowest section of the Jewell Trail.
The old yellow blazes can be seen on both the Jewell Trail and the Gulfside Trail as well as the blue and white blazes that are compliant with the AT standards. Regardless, the trails are easy to follow.
Lots of hikers out today including AT thru hikers, Presidential traverse hikers, and day hikers with various itineraries. Met one couple from France near the Swiss border. |
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 | Name: |
WAUMBEK |
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 | E-Mail: |
WAUMBEK@Roadrunner.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-08-28 |
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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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