| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Washington, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Old Jackson Road, Nelson Crag Trail, Tuckerman Ravine Trail, Lion Head Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, July 2, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of parking at the AMC Pinkham Notch lot.
Noticed that the site work is still in progress at the Glen Ellis Falls lot. It appears that hikers are parking at the side of route 16 for Glen Boulder or Wildcat Ridge trails. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Minor brooks on Old Jackson Road were easily crossed |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails in generally good condition. One downed tree on Nelson Crag had lots of branch stubs that made the step over slightly difficult. Bog bridges at the lower end of the Nelson Crag Trail were wobbly and worn but still functional. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Some trickey ledges on Nelson Crag may be difficult for some dogs. The mica schist rocks above tree line can be abrasive to bare paws. |
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 | Bugs: |
Very few. Never used head net or repellents. |
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 | Comments: |
Great day on Mt Washington with pleasant temperatures and not much wind.
Old Jackson Road was a fairly easy hike.
Nelson Crag Trail is rugged and a fairly steep grade. Some of the ledges below the tree line are wet and moss covered. Usually the slickest ledges can be avoided by using paths in the adjacent woods. The ledges just uphill of Cragway Spring by the auto road is best ascended by using handholds. There are some spots on the Nelson Crag Trail above tree line where the pathway is not evident. The best bet is to closely follow the cairns.
The Tuckerman Ravine Trail both below and above Lion Head Trail have good footing.
Lion Head Trail has some spots where careful footing is required for safe passage. The ladder is in good condition. Great view of the waterfall on the Tuckerman Ravine headwall from Lion Head.
Saw the following flowers in bloom; Mountain Avens, Alpine Goldenrod, Labrador Tea, Bluets, Sandwort, and Bunchberries.
Many hikers on the trail including a man originally from Spain, a couple originally from Bejing China, and a large group from the Horton Center. Walked the final 1.3 miles with a woman with ties to Randolph/Gorham NH.
Good views in all directions. Some haziness. |
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 | Name: |
WAUMBEK |
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 | E-Mail: |
WAUMBEK@Roadrunner.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-07-02 |
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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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