| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Jackson, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Webster-Jackson Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, January 27, 2018 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking on route 302 normal. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Most of the streams were solid ice with gaps and holes. Look carefully to see what will support your weight. A few have walkarounds. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Several happy dogs, some on leashes. |
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 | Bugs: |
Snow fleas. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
The trail is packed solid. Snowshoes unnecessary. The trail was sheltered from the wind almost all the way to the summit, with a few good spots for views. The last several yards to the summit itself quite treacherous with high winds and rocks covered in an inch of clear, slippery ice. It is possible to reach the summit by sticking carefully to patches of snow, but if you don't feel the need to check off your summit box, this is still an excellent hike without the last leg. |
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 | Name: |
Professor |
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 | E-Mail: |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-01-28 |
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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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