| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Jefferson, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Cog Rail Trail, snowfields, Gulfside, Jefferson Loop, Jewell Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, January 31, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Cog lot (hiker) filled by 730 big lot across was filled on our return
Room for a lot of cars. 10$ per person to park |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Some leaners on Jewell with lots of snow laden trees |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
None |
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 | Comments: |
Ascended via Cog Access rd as Jewell was not broken out. Steep but well packed way up. Glad to have televators! The no fall zone was significant but slow and steady works. Cut across the snowfield to Gulfside which was a mixture of drifted snow, hardpacked snow and a few icy spots. More of the same on Jefferson Loop. Coming back some switched to Hillsounds or more significant traction. That group headed for Washington and Monroe. Four of us just doing Jefferson descended Jewell as folks had come up it(thank you) band broke it out. Some post holers but enough snow shoes to keep it on pretty good shape. Would recommend snowshoes for either route up as it is still pretty unconsolidated. Weather was as cold as predicted but the winds were WAY less. Add in full sunshine and it was a pretty fantastic day above tree line! |
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 | Name: |
Krobis |
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 | E-Mail: |
robisho1 at gmail |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-01-31 |
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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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