| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Jefferson, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Castle Trail, Gulfside, Israel Ridge Path |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, June 7, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Both river crossings are high, Israel River at start was very high |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Decent amount of blow downs, nothing difficult to handle |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
Only by parking lot |
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 | Comments: |
Went up Castle Trail to summit Jefferson, trail was wet the entire day, rocks a bit slick. At about 3200 ft until tree line, multiple piles of moose droppings right on the trail. Entire way up was in a cloud but able to follow cairns. Going from Jefferson to Adams five had to cross a couple large/steep snow fields. It’s punched through once to my mid thigh, glissaded down one, careful crossing of the other. The skies opened up when I got to Israel Ridge to show all of Castle Ravine and Jefferson, was incredible. Israel Ridge is a bit slick, all rocks and roots couldn’t be trusted. Overall an incredible hike, both trails new to me. Saw a total of 3 people, had the place to myself! |
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 | Name: |
Shark diver |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-06-08 |
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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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