| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Jackson, Mt. Pierce, NH |
|
 | Trails: |
Webster-Jackson Trail, Webster Cliff Trail, Crawford Path |
|
 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, October 2, 2010 |
|
 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lot of people out on this day after rain. |
|
 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Significant, Standing/Running Water on Trail |
|
 | Recommended Equipment: |
|
|
 | Water Crossing Notes: |
water crossings slow and tedious. lots of water rushing underfoot. |
|
 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
|
|
 | Dog-Related Notes: |
tons and tons of water to splash in! |
|
 | Bugs: |
nada |
|
 | Lost and Found: |
|
|
|
|
|
 | Comments: |
The trail was real wet from rain the day before making water crossings difficult/dangerous. On the Webster-Jackson trail, where it crosses the top of Silver Cascade it took much precaution and wet shoes to cross. Trekking Poles were a must. Mizpah Hut was still open and serving hot soup and tea when we went through. The day started out dark, windy and cold in the Notch. Once on the trail it offered some protection from the wind. The Webster-Jackson Trail was a running brook up past Elephant head viewing area. The summit of Jackson was opening up when we got up around 11:00am but quickly the wind blew the cloud cover back over us. Webster Cliff Trail to Pierce was muddy but the bog bridges were up out of the water. Footing was slippery. Mizpah Hut was a little oasis of sun upon arrival and a much needed sock change was carried out. The summit of Pierce was more open and the wind had died down some when we got there around 2:30pm. Down Crawford Path, was another running brook. We saw lots of people and Gibbs Falls was moving fast and was overflowing with water. |
|
 | Name: |
Heather |
|
 | E-Mail: |
hmhnh@msn.com |
|
| Date Submitted: |
2010-10-03 |
|
 | Link: |
 https:// |
|
|
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. |
|
