| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Jefferson (attempt), NH |
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 | Trails: |
Caps Ridge Trail, The Link, Castle Trail, Cornice Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, July 16, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Everything was in good shape |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
2 creeks on The Link had water, and both were easy enough to cross |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
The Link was... passable, but also quite overgrown in areas. I would describe it as a light bushwhack where you don't have to navigate too much. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Our pup was a trooper. The Link has one spot that is not passable, and we had to lift her while balanced on a ledge. The trails above treeline are 97% rock that is very very rough. We had to lift her at a few points on Caps Ridge too. I do not recommend these trail except for very capable dogs who are light enough to be lifted. |
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 | Bugs: |
A few biting gnats at times, but no major issues. Didn't even apply the bug spray we brought. |
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 | Comments: |
What a day, absolutely perfect summer conditions. Mild, low humidity, steady gentle breeze, mix of clouds and sun. The trails and mountains were amazing, and very rough. The toughest 5 mile hike I know. We decided not to summit Jefferson and took the Cornice Trail to cut mileage and vert for the sake of our pup. |
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 | Name: |
The Grim Creeper |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-07-16 |
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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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