Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Jefferson, NH |
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| Trails: |
Jewell Trail, Gulfside, Jefferson Loop |
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| Date of Hike: |
Sunday, December 29, 2019 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at Ammonoosuc Ravine parking- |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
The two main crossings have nice constructed bridges. |
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| Comments: |
Jewell trail down low is icy, but crunchy with good bite (and an aftertaste of beech leaves and spruce tips...) Up higher towards treeline it becomes beautiful packed powder. Crampons necessary (at least for me) on Gulfside. Saw more women than men above treeline today- go us! |
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| Name: |
LLK |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-12-29 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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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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