| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Jackson, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Webster-Jackson Trail, Bugle Cliff spur, Elephant Head spur |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, March 5, 2016 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lot was full when I got there around 8:30 so I started the conga line along Route 302. Note: Crawford Depot was not plowed so parking is on the side of 302 there also. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No issues. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
There are a couple of mid-sized widowmaker-type trees along the way which didn't look terribly secure but at present they can be walked under without a problem. Trail is in great shape otherwise. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
I saw a group of three on my way out. |
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 | Bugs: |
None. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Nothing. |
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 | Comments: |
It looks like about 4 inches or so of new snow fell here in the last couple days. The trail was somewhat worn but soft and choppy so I wore snowshoes up to treeline for traction and the heel lifts. Just below the summit there's some pretty good ice so I switched to the Hillsound crampons which fared quite nicely. The folks I ran into on the summit were all wearing Microspikes or the Hillsound variant so I guess it can be done. On my way down I noticed most folks with Micropikes, two with full crampons, one bare-booter and zero snowshoes. On decent there are good opportunities for glissading and even some butt-sliding.
When I got to the top there was only one other gent there and as I was leaving three more came up. Descending I passed maybe 15-20 other folks making their way to the summit. Blue skies, light wind and abundant sun made for fantastic views and a pleasant trek today. On the way out I had Bugle Cliff and Elephant Head to myself which were nice spots to visit. |
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 | Name: |
HMJ |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-03-05 |
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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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