| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Jefferson, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Castle Trail, Gulfside, Israel Ridge Path |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, April 23, 2016 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
No parking issues. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Leaves - Significant/Slippery, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Final crossing over the Israel River required walking through the water. Rock hopping wasn't an option. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Lots of blowdowns on both Castle Trail and Israel Ridge Path. Erosion on Israel Ridge. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Beautiful hike. In the clouds all the way up Castle Trail to the summit of Jefferson. Clouds finally lifted around 2:30/3 p.m. coming down Jefferson to the Gulfside Trail. |
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 | Name: |
Gail Carvelli |
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 | E-Mail: |
gailcarvelli@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-04-24 |
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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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