| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mount Jefferson, Mount Adams, NH |
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Jewell Trail, Gulfside, Jefferson Loop, Lowe’s Path |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow - Spring Snow, Slush |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Traction, Ice Axe |
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 | Comments: |
Jewell trail from the Ammo parking lot was coated with a couple inches of fresh snow. Beneath the snow was a somewhat wet trail with minimal, avoidable ice in a few spots. Higher on the Jewell trail was an elevated monorail that was fairly stable. The alpine zone had about 4-6” of fresh snow in between dry rocks/boulders, which required some tedious footwork to avoid a rolled ankle. There were a few spots of snowdrifts up to my knees. The trail was surprisingly easy to lose because of the new snow and rime ice. The first half of the Jefferson snowfield was ice while the second half was 4” snowdrift. I got by with microspikes but I would recommend crampons, ice ax, and self arrest skills. Be safe out there! It was a lovely day to be above tree line for this out and back hike. Minimal wind, sunny skies, and clear views! |
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 | Name: |
Sap Happy |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-04-21 |
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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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