| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Jefferson, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Israel Ridge Path, Emerald Trail, Randolph Path, Gulfside, Jefferson Loop, Castle Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, June 20, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Not too busy at Bowman. Maybe six cars at 8:45am and eight at 6:20pm. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Israel River & Cascade Brook require a bit of strategy and care, but water levels are not that high and everything is definitely rock-hoppable |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A few blowdowns on Israel Ridge Path.
The sign for Randolph Path at the upper RP/IRP junction is missing. The sign for the Emerald Trail at the IRP/Emerald junction is badly damaged. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
None today. |
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 | Bugs: |
Various bugs from around 3500 to treeline, but nothing too bad. They cut our stay at Emerald Bluff a bit short, but weren't a problem when moving. |
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 | Comments: |
Beautiful day on Jefferson. We saw one person between the Bowman trailhead and the Gulfside Trail. The trails are very dry with almost no mud whatsoever at this point. Descending the Castellated Ridge is a real bruiser until you get to the junction with The Link! |
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 | Name: |
JDH |
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 | E-Mail: |
jdhill08@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-06-21 |
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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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