| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Jefferson, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Jewell Trail, Gulfside, Jefferson Loop |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, March 13, 2017 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty at 7:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
There was a solid snow bridge over the water crossing near the Cog Railway parking area. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A few blowdowns, all easy to go over, under, or around. The numerous postholes from a couple weeks ago are still there, but easily worked around. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Didn't see any. The trails were in good enough shape that a winter hiking dog could handle them. |
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 | Bugs: |
none |
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 | Lost and Found: |
none |
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 | Comments: |
The trail was ideal today. Microspikes were sufficient. There were a few steps in drifts here and there, but nothing significant. Also a few icy spots, but nothing significant. That likely all changes tomorrow if the forecast for heavy snow holds up. |
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 | Name: |
Kelly |
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 | E-Mail: |
kellyjross@juno.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2017-03-13 |
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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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