| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Jefferson, Mt. Clay, Mt. Washington, Mt. Monroe, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Jewell Trail, Boundary Line Trail, Jefferson Notch Road, Caps Ridge Trail, Jefferson Loop, Gulfside, Clay Loop, Trinity Heights Connector, Crawford Path, Monroe Loop, Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
No issues |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No issues |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Bog bridges are generally in tough shape. Lots of erosion on Ammonoosuc Ravine. There is a slide area, climber’s right, on Monroe Loop that appears to be used frequently; please stay on the rock steps to avoid further damage. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Lost and Found: |
None |
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 | Comments: |
While east side of the Presidentials was in the clouds, west side was in the clear. Foliage views in that direction were nearing peak. Jefferson Notch Road is a pleasant road walk, allowing a different loop route over these peaks. The upper part of Caps Ridge is slow going with a number of scrambles. It is generally well marked with cairns, but there are a number of places where people have created dead end tracks going off the route, particularly around the first Cap. If in doubt, the route seems to go straight up rather than angling up. The ridge was in and out of the clouds (more out than in) and views were terrific. Ammonoosuc Ravine had more water on the ledges than I expected so descent was slippery and required extra care. |
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 | Name: |
Jay Baxter |
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 | E-Mail: |
Jbaxtermdfacs@comcast.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-10-02 |
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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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