| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Jefferson, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Castle Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, April 6, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking lot is all good, no mud. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable), Snow - Spring Snow, Slush |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Water crossing was hoppable, just passed the actual *trail* signs there is a log, wobbly but doable. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Some blowdowns that are crouch-able up high |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
No pups today. The caps are fairly clear of ice, probably doable with most pups, boosts up if need be. |
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 | Bugs: |
A few on the way down |
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 | Lost and Found: |
!!!! I lost my purple lens green framed smith glasses after the water crossing, within the first mile. Looked for them on the way down but didn’t see them at first. Please keep an eye out, I’ll be up next week to look. If found please send me an email!! |
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 | Comments: |
Trail was in pretty great shape for March. Temps were warm, I hiked down once in treeline just in leggings.
Snow started around 2500 but didn’t need spikes until around 3,000ft from memory. Some really thick ice, trees definitely helped staying on both feet. Monorail is definitely diminishing, but currently still stable enough. The weather the rest of the week could really change up the trails. Looking like some snowfall, I’d definitely bring both rock (dull) spikes and a regular set if you have them.
Such a great trail, really enjoyed it. Much better than having to do Jewell out and back! Incredible views of castle ravine, the pemi, and presidentials! |
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 | Name: |
Yardsale |
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 | E-Mail: |
Mcgurnriley@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-04-06 |
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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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