| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Jefferson, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Jewell Trail, Gulfside, Jefferson Loop |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, December 16, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked and paid 10 at the Cog |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
We opted to avoid the crossing at the Cog and bushwhack to the trail from the RR tracks. Could have crossed the stream with spikes |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A blow down half mile in on Jewel with a walk around.The trees just before tree line need trimming. With snow cover they touch you as you hike by |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Lucy loved the trail. Only problem was lack of sticks to throw at elevation |
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 | Comments: |
We bare booted to tree line breaking 8" of powder. Above tree line we mostly stayed on the trail breaking through some deep drifts. Once on Gulf side the rock and stiff snow made walking a challenge to avoid ankle twisting. Returning from Jeff, John put on snowshoes to practice his rock avoidance maneuvers . It was a super Presy day today. Jefferson has never treated me so well. |
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 | Name: |
Snowy |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-12-16 |
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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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