| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Jefferson, Mt. Adams, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Castle Trail, Israel Ridge Path, Randolph Path, Gulfside, Jefferson Loop, Spur Trail, Grey Knob Trail, Lowe’s Path, Rail Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, June 6, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
I parked at the Castle Trailhead. Plenty of space today (Monday!) |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow - Spring Snow |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The water crossings on Castle and Israel Ridge are mostly rock hoppable. One had a bit of a submerged rock but my waterproof shoes held up! |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
I cannot say enough good things about the Randolph Mtn Club! |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Did not see any on this route. |
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 | Bugs: |
Not a problem until the bottom 2 miles of Lowe’s, which has some mud and standing water, and therefore mosquitoes. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Nothing today! |
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 | Comments: |
What a splendid loop! Up Castle / Israel Ridge / Randolph Path / Gulfside / Jefferson Loop to Jefferson. Then across to Adams. Then down via Spur / Grey Knob / Lowe’s and the Rail Trail.
I will absolutely hike Israel Ridge again. Up or down. It is just beautiful!!
There is about 50’ of degrading snow on Gulfside going up to Jefferson. Not fun. Not even a little but fun. I brought microspikes and I don’t think that they helped in any way. LOL!!
On the way down the Spur Trail I stopped at the Knight’s Castle view and Crag Camp. Oh my stars, the views!! I chatted with Renee, the Crag Camp caretaker, who was super nice. Then I hiked Grey Knob Trail, which was also very picturesque! Then down Lowe’s Path, where I came across a group of four terrific volunteers for the Randolph Mtn Club, who were hiking up cleaning water bars etc. We had a nice chat and I thanked them for their awesome work!
The Rail Trail was an easy way to hike back to my car. I would definitely recommend this route!! |
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 | Name: |
Bikecamphikegirl |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-06-06 |
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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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