| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mount Jefferson, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Castle Ravine Trail and Castle Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, July 17, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Only car in Castle Trail parking lot at 5:30am. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Multiple water crossings on Castle Ravine all manageable with gore-tex boots and trekking poles. No wet feet. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Both trails well maintained. Very few paint markers on scrambling section of Castle Ravine. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
n/a |
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 | Bugs: |
Some mosquitoes last two miles on trail on descent. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
n/a |
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 | Comments: |
Very foggy and windy near summit late morning, but eventually became clear and sunny by early afternoon. Chilly on summit with high winds and temperatures in the mid to high thirties. Saw total of about ten other hikers above tree-line over the course of the day. |
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 | Name: |
Jesse Graham |
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 | E-Mail: |
jesse.graham@bmc.org |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-07-21 |
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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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