| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Jefferson, Mt. Adams, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Israel Ridge Path, Gulfside, Castle Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, October 31, 2020 |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow - Unpacked Powder |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
3 crossings on Israel, each has ice covered rocks. Without spikes and poles crossing is not advisable. |
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 | Comments: |
Pleasant Trail breaking up Israel Path, very underrated trail. Trail somewhat packed down on Gulfside but the ascent up Adams summit cone is not clearly defined and difficult rock hopping. Trail up Jefferson from Edmonds Col is burley but well packed. Castle is a battle for every foot on the way down, took an hour and a half to move 1 mile. Slabs are iced over and need traction devices to navigate. Got stuck in the dark after the Castles but the trail was pretty easy with light snow covering. All in all account for extra time moving through the area right now. |
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 | Name: |
aweuling |
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 | E-Mail: |
andrew.weuling@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-11-01 |
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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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