| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Jackson, Mt. Webster, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Webster-Jackson Trail, Webster Cliff Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, August 3, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lot across from trailhead mostly empty (arrival 6:50am) |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Easy rock-hops; one tree down across path on Webster Branch at Silver Cascades crossing poses minor difficulty |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Multiple instances of trees blocking trail, most notably on Webster Branch (at least 2) |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Dogs on- (3) and off- (1) leash encountered in afternoon/descent |
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 | Bugs: |
Some flies, primarily at water crossings and lower elevations |
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 | Lost and Found: |
A few items (shorts, leashes) at trailhead signpost |
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 | Comments: |
Two healthy and hearty adults made the trek. Gradual ascent to Jackson (2hr) where there was quite the view, though somewhat diminished by smoke/haze. Easy skip down and through to Webster (arguably better views, though less room to share with other hiking picnicking peeps). While the jaunt down the Webster Branch was relatively enjoyable, there is a large (~20" diameter?) dead tree down across the path (about waist-level) at around .4mi north of the Jackson-Webster junction which has caused a bit of misery; one in our hiking party attempted to skirt round the obstacle, slipped, and dislocated their shoulder. Twas a rough trudge out of the woods, but we were thankful for wilderness medicine training from the AMC to get us through. Another down tree on the Webster Branch at the Silver Cascades water crossing, though this one is relatively easy to get over. Overall a fabulous hike, if we overlook the environmental and skeletal disturbances.
*Bear (adolescent) spotted just off-road on 302 near COG!!
*Bald eagle spotted |
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 | Name: |
meepthorp |
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 | E-Mail: |
marcylombard@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-08-06 |
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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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