| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Pierce, Mt. Jackson, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Crawford Path, Mizpah Cutoff, Webster Cliff Trail, Webster-Jackson Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, November 29, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Small parking lot along Route 302 at the end of Webster-Jackson Trail was almost full at 1 PM despite it being a Wednesday! Parking fills up quick in this area |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Only one small crossing on Webster-Jackson Trail, no issues. Water level all around seems very low |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Nothing notable |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Webster Cliff Trail just north of Jackson and Webster-Jackson Trail (Jackson branch) just below the summit have some big scrambles (currently covered in snow) that I think could be tough for dogs |
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 | Comments: |
Lots of new unpacked powder, looks like about 3 inches around the trailheads and closer to 6 inches or a foot at higher elevations, with deeper drifts up to 2 feet. Crawford Path and Webster-Jackson Trail are nicely broken out by people in light traction but they could use a little snowshoe love. The trails are, however, still very bony at low elevations with lots of rocks and roots sticking out. I managed the whole route in snowshoes. On Webster Cliff Trail the snowshoeing is great and I think light traction would not be enough to navigate the deep drifts. Be aware of the sneaky ladder hiding underneath the powder on Webster Cliff Trail on the steep climb just above the Mizpah...
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 | Name: |
BBQeel |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-11-29 |
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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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