| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Jefferson, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Jewell Trail, Gulfside, Jefferson Loop, Jewell Link |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, March 10, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Park at Marshfield Station for a paltry ten bucks. Save a mile of hiking an unbroken trail. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow - Drifts, Snow - Spring Snow |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The un-bridged water crossing near the Cog Rail is still holding up. Spring is coming, so be careful as always. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A couple of easily navigated blow-downs, including one that I cut up with my folding saw. The rest are easily dodged, though that might change as the snow melts. Note that there was at least one deadwood leaner that's a bit precarious at the moment. Be careful that you don't duck under at the same time it decides to come crashing down. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
A couple of pups out enjoying the fine weather, living their best lives. |
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 | Comments: |
This was the day I've been waiting all winter for. Unbridled sun, a trail that was in amazing shape, and magnificent views that were cut short only by the curve of the earth... and a few nearby mountains that got in the way of seeing what's beyond. Breathtaking views into the Great Gulf, no clouds of any significance... almost unheard of weather!
I was about to tick "skis" because over on the cog, a bunch of guys were hiking up and skiing down. Take that how you may.
Photos and a more detailed write-up are on my blog as always. |
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 | Name: |
Protean Wanderer |
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 | E-Mail: |
hiker@proteanwanderer.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-03-11 |
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 | Link: |
 http://www.proteanwanderer.com/2021/03/11/trip-report-mt-jefferson-just-mt-jefferson/ |
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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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