| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Jackson, Pierce, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Webster-Jackson, Jackson Branch, Webster Cliff, Crawford Path |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of room all morning |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None to be seen |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Lots of small stuff making trail between the peaks difficult. Some will need cleanup in the spring. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
One incredibly happy lab who was full of zoomies |
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 | Bugs: |
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 | Lost and Found: |
A pair of goodr sunglasses in a blue sleeve with pink flamingos on it. Left them on the Crawford Path TH sign. |
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 | Comments: |
A tale of two hikes. Up to Jackson and down from Pierce are amazingly packed and super fast. Spikes were plenty for these.
From Jackson to Pierce was a different story. The snow is soft on top but has a firm base underneath, so snowshoes are needed to avoid very deep post holes. The real challenge is the huge number of branches poking and prodding with every step. Prepare to dodge, duck, dip, dive and dodge every few feet. It's not bad...but I did yell "I just want to walk upright for 10 steps" at one point. So just prepare yourself. |
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 | Name: |
Chad |
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 | E-Mail: |
chadwik66@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-02-18 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.instagram.com/p/DU562A4kco4/?img_index=1 |
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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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