| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Jefferson, Mt. Clay, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Caps Ridge Trail, Great Gulf Trail, Clay Loop, Jewell Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, July 8, 2018 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
We spotted a car in the Ammo trailhead parking lot and then drove down Jefferson Notch Road to begin our ascent via the Caps Ridge Trail. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The only memorable crossings are on the Jewell Trail and they are bridged. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Signage at the intersection of the Clay Loop Trail and Jewell Trail would be helpful. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
We saw some dogs on the summits of Jefferson and Clay. We did not see any on the Caps Ridge Trail. |
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 | Bugs: |
Mosquitos and black flies were biting in the late afternoon on the way down. Bug nets were not needed but bug repellant is useful. |
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 | Comments: |
It was a gorgeous day to be exposed on the ridge of the Northern Presidentials. On a gorgeous sunny day with a nice breeze like the one we had, the Caps Ridge Trail is one of the most beautiful ascents in the Whites. |
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 | Name: |
KLBS |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-07-11 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.facebook.com/groups/LesBeInTheMountains |
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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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