| 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: |
Saturday, December 23, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow - Wet/Sticky |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The unbridged crossing was easily negotiated |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
New post storm blowdowns in a few spots |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Two nice pups |
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 | Comments: |
Bottom half of Jewell was intermittently wet, bony, and icy. A little bit of snow before treeline and above treeline a mix of bare rock, snow, and ice. Monorail in spots. Gulfside mostly bare with a few minor packed snowfields. Summit was bare, as was most of the final ascent to it.
Ran into Heat Lightning and a hiking guru who has been tramping the Presi’s for decades.
Spikes may not be needed until about 3800’. Bring ones you don’t mind dulling. |
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 | Name: |
The_MismatchedHiker |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-12-25 |
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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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