| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Washington, Mt. Jefferson, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Jewell Trail, Gulfside, Trinity Heights Connector, Jefferson Loop |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, May 4, 2013 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at Cog Railway Hiker lot. 5 vehicles when I arrived at 6AM and about 30 vehicles at 3:30PM. The WMNF lot is still closed and gated but there were about 6 vehicles parked by the gate and on the side of the road. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable), Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Both have wooden bridges. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
As noted in previous report. A few blowdowns and some face slapping branches on Jewell Trail. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw 3 dogs today. |
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 | Bugs: |
Saw some spiders on the rocks above treeline. |
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 | Comments: |
A great day for these 2 peaks. Clear blue sky, temps ranged from 30 to 65, some wind at the summits. Some snow and ice in the first mile of Jewell Trail then the second mile had a firm monorail in the morning and getting soft in the afternoon. Most of the trails above treeline are summer conditions with only some short sections of snowfields remaining. I used stabilicers on the monorail for traction. |
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 | Name: |
Rick S. |
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| Date Submitted: |
2013-05-04 |
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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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