Mt. Jackson - Webster-Jackson Trail - 9-26-2014 - NewEnglandTrailConditions.com

Hiking Trail Conditions Report
	Peaks	Mt. Jackson, NH

	Trails:	Webster-Jackson Trail

	Date of Hike:	Friday, September 26, 2014

	Parking/Access Road Notes:	Small paved lot directly off Rte 302 on opposite side of road to trail head. Fits maybe 12 cars (possibly more depending on how people park). Just up road additional parking is possible in Crawford Depot (but this is a busy lot too). Not a fee area. No services.

	Surface Conditions:	Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable

	Recommended Equipment:

	Water Crossing Notes:	Only 1 real real river crossing which was very easy. There were several small brooks that had wet and mossy rocks but were still fine with a little caution.

	Trail Maintenance Notes:	Trail sign at trail head on Rte 302 is on ground leaning against post. One of the two signs at summit is loose and was rocking back and forth in the 12-15 mph breeze. Heavy winds will probably remove it. No blowdowns. All drainage ditches were clear and functioning. There are some log bridges across a muddy stretch near top that are fairly worn out but still doing the job.

	Dog-Related Notes:	Some rough sections and a few ledge scrambles toward top but most dogs should be fine.

	Bugs:	Some large white moths flying kamikaze missions into my headlamp on the way out but otherwise bug free.

	Lost and Found:	There is a pretty tired and dingy Under Armor glove on ground right next to trail head sign.


	Comments:	Trail is in pretty good shape. Mostly dry with occasional damp areas to split for Webster/Jackson. The Jackson side beyond split was wetter with sections of minor mud and wet rocks. Last 1/4 mile or so had rough footing, rocky muddy areas and wet areas on the fairly easy slabs in the trail. The two scrambles toward summit were dry and while awkward were not too tough to negotiate. Coming down there are numerous rock and log dams to divert the water into woods that look a lot like trails (first 1/2 mile or so from ledge scrambles). Coming down in the dark like I did or if you were pushing to make time you could easily wander down these thinking it is trail. Many are very well washed out and packed looking and go as far as 100' into the trees before they dead end. The lack of rocks is the tip off that you've gone awry.

	Name:	DayTrip

	E-Mail:	bblanchette0709@gmail.com

	Date Submitted:	2014-09-27

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