Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Jefferson, NH |
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| Trails: |
Jewell Link, Jewell Trail, Gulfside, Jefferson Loop |
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| Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, January 30, 2024 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
$10 to park at the Cog hiker lot. I always park at Ammo; this was my first time parking up here. It worked out well! |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
We avoided it by taking the snowmobile bridge and then bushwhacking to Jewell Link. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Just two easy stepover blowdowns on Jewell. Both are <4” diameter. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
We saw two above treeline today. |
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| Comments: |
Our crew of 6 hiked out and back for Jefferson. Snowshoes are absolutely the correct traction; I wouldn’t recommend hiking right now without them. We saw epic undercast and bright blue skies; there was no wind at all. It was an amazing day! |
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| Name: |
Bikecamphikegirl, Philip Werner, and the crew |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-01-30 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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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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