| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Jackson, Mt. Pierce, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Saco Lake Trail, Webster-Jackson Trail, Webster Cliff Trail, Crawford Path |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, November 6, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked just north of Saco Lake just off route 302. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Ice - Breakable Crust, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Slush |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Only small brooks on this route. It was evident that the brooks were flowing robustly. The rocks/ledges were ice free which enabled easy crossings. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Crown of trees across the Saco Lake Trail and the Webster-Jackson Trail near Bugle Cliff (both can be walked around). Two adjacent trees across the Crawford Path that are step overs. Some eroded trails. Water running down trails especially the Crawford Path between Mizpah Cut-Off and Mt Pierce. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw dogs including on the steep part of Jackson. |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Comments: |
Sloppy trail conditions. Surfaces included water running down trail, water in puddles, mud, slush, ice, and some dry ledges, rocks and soil. The conditions alternated so it was best not to wear traction unless one felt uncomfortable in a steep icy trail. There were enough dry ledges near the summit of Mt Jackson to permit safe passage without traction. The bog bridges were often covered with ice and frozen slush that required careful passage. The ice/slush may disappear with the warm temperatures. The melt water is running everywhere.
Great views from both Mt Jackson and Mt Pierce as well as the alpine bog between Mt Jackson and Mizpah hut. American flag on Mt Pierce. Mizpah hut is closed. Gray Jays on Mt Jackson. |
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 | Name: |
WAUMBEK |
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 | E-Mail: |
waumbek@roadrunner.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-11-06 |
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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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