| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Jackson, Mt. Pierce, Mt. Eisenhower, Mt. Monroe, Mt. Washington, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Webster-Jackson Trail, Webster Cliff Trail, Crawford Path, Eisenhower Loop, Monroe Loop, Gulfside, Jewell Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, May 22, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at Cog ($10/person/day). There is a credit card machine in the hiker lot. Rode bike to Jackson TH. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Nothing remotely challenging |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails in great shape |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
From Monroe to Washington and then down to the treeline on Jewell, the rocks are a very rough lava texture that could be a problem for a dog not accustomed to rough surfaces. Many a pooch has torn a pad in theses areas and had to be carried out. |
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 | Bugs: |
None. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
No snow/ice on the trails all day (there were a bunch of people who drove up the auto road and then hiked down to a chute on Clay into the Great Gulf and they said it was great.
Mitzpah hut was open and had water and the usual items for sale. Nobody was around. Sherman Adams cafeteria on Washington was open (kitchen was not open) but you could get water and snacks and sweatshirts, etc.
Things I saw today: A glider using the thermals over Monroe. A guy doing a Presi traverse looking for tape as the sole of his shoe was coming off. (he was trucking) A guy trying to do a triple Presi in 24 hours. (Appalachia-Crawford-Appalachia-Crawford). Yikes!
Mt. Clinton Rd and Jefferson Notch rd still closed. |
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 | Name: |
Borealis |
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 | E-Mail: |
kdwelch1@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-05-22 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.strava.com/activities/18615276828 |
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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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