| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Jefferson, Emerald Bluff, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Air Line, Short Line, Randolph Path, Log Cabin Cutoff, Lowe's Path, Perch Path, Gulfside Trail, Mt. Jefferson Loop, Israel Ridge Path, Emerald Trail, spur path |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, September 12, 2019 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
I counted five other vehicles at Appalachia at 0800 - a nice change from the weekends. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No issues on this route. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Sign for Randolph Path at southern Israel Ridge junction is still missing - I reported this to the Perch caretaker. Sign for Jefferson Loop at Gulfside Trail junction is on the ground - I will report this to the USFS. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Didn't see any. |
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 | Bugs: |
Non-existent. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Nothing. |
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 | Comments: |
No significant issues on any of these trail segments. Maybe some minor mud or a puddle here and there but that's about it.
The objective was to set up camp at the Perch and then walk up to Jefferson with time to roam a bit. To do this I took Air Line and Short Line to Randolph Path - which is a pleasure to hike. On the way I took a quick detour to the Log Cabin and read a few entries in the log book. After grabbing a platform at the Perch and a bite to eat I headed up to Jefferson. Weather at the top was in and out of the clouds (though mostly in) but on the plus side I had the peak to myself for a while. I wrote off a sunset so on descent I took Israel Ridge Path to Emerald Trail to Emerald Bluff with a wonderful view of Castle Ravine and the Castellated Ridge. After I got back to the Perch and had dinner the clouds disappeared but I didn't have enough time to get back to Emerald Bluff so I watched it from the tentsite, viewing it over the privy - a first for me :)
Not a lot of people above the tress. Below treeline I only saw two other people: the caretaker and another person camping at the Perch this night. |
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 | Name: |
HMJ |
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 | E-Mail: |
trailsntrees@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-09-13 |
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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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