| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Washington, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Jewell Trail, Gulfside, Trinity Heights Connector |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, July 4, 2015 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
When we got to the Hiker Parking Lot at 8AM at the Cog Railway Base it was probably 2/3 full. This is the second time in 4 weeks that I've parked there without anybody collecting money. I'm thinking it might now be free. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
We started from the Cog Railroad Base to hook up with the Jewell Trail. There are a couple of flat boards across the rocks to make the crossing a bit tricky but everyone seems to make it. The boards were not tied down and would most likely wash away in a significant thunderstorm so I say this crossing is unreliable. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Feels like the evergreens are growing into the trail as you get closer to the outlook over Burt Ravine 2 miles in. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
There were a couple of dogs on the trail. |
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 | Bugs: |
Not bad at all. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
None. |
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 | Comments: |
Well I'm not sure where happened to the forecast but 'partly sunny' didn't really happen. However the lack of sun made for a pleasant hike: comfy temps and the views of peaks and ridges all around were very well defined.
We had small flags sticking out of our packs and saw about a dozen decked out in their patriotic outfits in the spirit of the 4th. Quite a few "Happy 4th" being spoken by most hikers we met. Quite crowded at the top as expected. Met a couple of thru hikers: Mozart from Germany and Buster from New York. |
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 | Name: |
RollingRock |
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| Date Submitted: |
2015-07-05 |
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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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