| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Jackson, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Webster-Jackson Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, May 12, 2013 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking lot nearly empty on Rt 302. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Mud - Significant, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable), Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Several water-crossings including one slightly perilous jump over and a very shady looking snow bridge. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A few blow downs. One large tree blocked had the limbs cut off (thanks!) |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw one happy muddy dog on the way back down. |
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 | Bugs: |
None! |
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 | Comments: |
Many sections of the Webster-Jackson Trail were damp, muddy, or even running water. Only the rocks were dry. On the Jackson branch, after the water crossings and the shady snow bridge, the snow begins in earnest. Due to the thaw, it is also quick slick. The monorail is still very solid in the middle, still 2' to 3' in some places. Summit ledges totally bare and great views! We bare-booted since only one of us had spikes, but I probably would of put them on in some of the steep snowy spots had I been alone. |
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 | Name: |
Matt K |
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 | E-Mail: |
mattkwi@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2013-05-13 |
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 | Link: |
 https://pushing4k.blogspot.com/2013/05/may-12th-2013-photos-distance-5.html |
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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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