| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Jackson, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Webster-Jackson Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, September 30, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking lot across from the trailhead is partly taken up with construction equipment, the rest of the lot filled with cars at 7:30 AM. Plenty of space along the road. The restrooms at Crawford Depot were closed at 7:30 AM, open later in the day, not sure what the hours are. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Significant |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
A little less than a mile in, there is a stream crossing that is not really difficult, but is worth some care and looking around for the best spot. Otherwise, all easy rock hops or step-overs. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trail is in good condition and mostly easy to follow. A few more blazes would be helpful in spots, where there are confusing herd paths, or where the trail is indistinguishable from a stream bed. One blowdown step-over/straddle-over above Bugle Cliff junction. A couple walk-under/duck-unders below the Jackson-Webster fork. Also a couple blowdowns above the fork, which have herd paths around them. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw quite a few, seemed to be doing OK. Some dogs might need help on the ledges near the summit. The whole trail is rough and rocky. Plenty of water on the trail currently. |
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 | Bugs: |
None. |
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 | Comments: |
This trail is quite "bony", lots of rocks and roots, but what else is new for this neck of the woods? It was also wet from recent rain, quite a bit of mud, but mostly avoidable or firm enough to walk on. The ledges approaching the summit are a little challenging, but not too bad if you take your time and choose a good route. The ledges were dry, which is a good thing. The view from the summit is great, but today there was a lot of smoky haze, probably from Canadian wildfires. Mt. Washington and the southern peaks were all visible, but through the haze, dimly.
Some nice early fall color is showing up. |
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 | Name: |
GregM |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-10-01 |
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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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