| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Washington, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Jewell Trail, Gulfside, Trinity Heights Connector |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, July 5, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
$5 fee at USFS cog railway parking lot |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All water crossings easily passable. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Blowdowns at approx 2700’ and 3800’ on the Jewell Trail. Easily able to climb over/under with minimal effort. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
Minimal |
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 | Comments: |
Great day for a hike up Washington. Jewell trail was wet and soggy, but not muddy to the point it caused issues hiking. Just be careful on the rocks. Trail dries up above treeline and was bone dry all the way to the Gulfside trail. The Jewell trail isn’t as well marked as it could be in the alpine zone; could see where people might inadvertently venture off the trail. Could use some more blazes and better placed cairns.
Gulfside trail was clear and dry from Jewell to Trinity Heights and same for Trinity Heights. Ran into a thru hiker on his way to Maine.
Summit was packed which was expected for the 4th observance. Wish they’d make a hiker only line for the sign but it is what it is. Overall great day, no rain and probably the best day I’ve spent on thee summit of Washington. |
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 | Name: |
Sully |
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 | E-Mail: |
msullivan1127@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-07-07 |
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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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