Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Webster, Mt. Jackson, NH |
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| Trails: |
Webster-Jackson Trail, Webster Cliff Trail, Mizpah Cutoff, Crawford Path |
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| Date of Hike: |
Monday, May 27, 2013 |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Significant, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Slush, Snow - Spring Snow |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
Many crossings were running higher than normal but all could be rock hopped with slightly submerged boots |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
About half a dozen blowdowns between the trailhead and Webster Cliff trail and areas of standing water and mud, as was the case everywhere - Mizpah Cutoff and Crawford Path weren't as bad in the afternoon. Did trail maintenance between Webster and Jackson so that section is in good shape - just one large 12"+ blowdown that will need a chainsaw to clear. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Hannah had a great day - lots of water and mud everywhere and no issues with the snow or terrain. We saw a BIG porcupine on Crawford Path between 302 and the Crawford Connector - fortunately Hannah listened and came back before getting too close, but be careful if you have a dog off leash in that area. |
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| Bugs: |
None |
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| Comments: |
Trail maintenance day for my section of Webster Cliff Trail - snow started just under 3000', easily walked around at first but was then a steady 1-2" of wet slush increasing to 4-6" in spots on the ridge. In shady spots the snow was more consolidated and a bit icy - Ali wore micros and I stayed in bareboots and we both managed fine. Lots of slush bombs with the snow melting off the trees - we both wore shells while doing maintenance and were glad we did. A bit chilly and breezy on the ridge but temps warmed up and the wind died down a bit during the afternoon. Not surprisingly tons of water and mud - the snow should be gone in the next few days but the mud probably won't be. Great day out with Ali and Hannah - thanks for being troopers with the crazy conditions! |
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| Name: |
Hikes with Hannah |
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| Date Submitted: |
2013-05-28 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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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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