| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Jackson, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Webster-Jackson Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, February 14, 2013 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Near-trailhead lot on Route 302 was well plowed, with about 4 other cars. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The one stream crossing was solidly snow-bridged. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A few minor blowdowns/debris, but no real issues. Signage seemed fine. No real issues with brushing. I didn't notice any blazing on the Jackson branch of the W-J Trail. |
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 | Comments: |
Good snowshoeing throughout. There are a few spots of exposed rock or ice, all quite manageable. Approaching the summit, the little cliff has a good snow ramp, there is a passable snow route through the boulders, and the final icy slabs can be carefully negotiated with snowshoes. |
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 | Name: |
PeterC |
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| Date Submitted: |
2013-02-14 |
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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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