| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Jackson, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Webster-Jackson Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, April 28, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of parking in small lot across the street. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Slush, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Smaller water crossings still have intact snow bridges. One significant water crossing that requires a careful hop across raging waters. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A few large trees blown down and resting precariously on other trees. None blocking trail. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
No dogs today. |
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 | Bugs: |
The upside of early spring. Bugless! |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Wet solid dirt up to turnoff to elephant head. Mud begins here. Put on spikes just below turnoff for Bugle Cliff. Combo of bare rock, mud and ice patches for first half turning into packed and stable monorail. Saw at least 4 people without spikes, 2 with sneakers! I think they were pretty miserable but they made it up and down. The day was rainy and warm so some slushy conditions on top third. Upper scramble is bare. Started out in rain and lightening, then fog and clouds, the sun came out and skies cleared when we reached the summit. Beautiful views and pleasant grayjay greetings. Began to rain again on the way down and the larger water crossing was higher and running significantly faster. Still crossable with a reasonable hop even for this 54 yo body! It just looks scary because if you slip that water is raging fast! |
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 | Name: |
Kimberly Scott |
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 | E-Mail: |
kscott@bashamscott.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-04-30 |
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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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