| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Jefferson, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Castle Trail, Israel Ridge Path, Castle Ravine Trail, The Cornice, Jefferson Loop, Gulfside |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, June 2, 2024 |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Rock hopped first two and walked through the next 7 or 8. It was not warm-toes were numb until the Cornice. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One problematic blowdown at 2.2 mile mark from trailhead in the ravine. ~15” conifer across trail where it is on a narrow raised embankment-not an easy detour. Rest of trails in good shape |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Wouldn’t take a dog on these trails unless they are used to the extreme ruggedness and sharp rocks |
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 | Bugs: |
None until descending Castle. Black flies started swarming at the highest castle and were voracious until the trailhead. Head net was crucial. |
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 | Comments: |
Another epic hike with my daughter. Ascended Castle Ravine and descended Castle trail. Also redlined the entire Cornice Trail. Margaret was not a fan of the cornice- I think she had us at a .5 mph pace. She was much faster on the ravine head wall and said she loved it. Had a 100+ pound rock flip on me on the Cornice and bash my foot/ankle. Near catastrophe but escaped with bruises and abrasions. I didn’t think the Cornice was too terrible-the views are splendid. Just very rough but after the ravine not so bad. Weather was perfect I’d say and we didn’t see that many folks today. 37/48 for M and down to six trails for my redline:) |
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 | Name: |
Spence, Margaret |
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 | E-Mail: |
stormyweatherholt@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-06-02 |
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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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