| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Jackson, ME |
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 | Trails: |
Webster-Jackson Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, November 21, 2015 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of space available at the trail head on 302, just south of AMC Highland Center / Saco lake. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Leaves - Significant/Slippery, Slush |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
There are quite a few water crossings on this trail. Since the rocks are covered with black ice, it could be slippery while hopping on it. |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Lost and Found: |
None |
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 | Comments: |
It was a steady hike with a steady altitude gain. Once in awhile, just before the water crossings (particularly before Silver Cascade) the altitude suddenly drops and then again it climbs on the other side. Almost 2/3 of the trail is covered by ice and need extra precaution before the summit, while climbing those steep rocks and the way back too. Ice makes it little harder. But it was doable. Since most of the trail is below the tree lines, wind wasn't an issue. At the summit it was a little breezy, and crowded. Good to see a lot of young kids along the trail and on top of the summit. |
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 | Name: |
Shriram |
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 | E-Mail: |
sm02215@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2015-11-22 |
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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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