| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |  
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Mt. Jefferson, Mt. Adams, NH |  
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  | Trails: | 
Castle Trail, Gulfside, Lowes Path, Spur, Shortline, Airline |  
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  | Date of Hike: | 
Sunday, October 23, 2011 |  
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  | Parking/Access Road Notes: | 
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  | Surface Conditions: | 
Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth  |  
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  | Water Crossing Notes: | 
Israel River crossing was high, but we found some rocks to hop across with slightly wet boots/shoes.  |  
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  | Trail Maintenance Notes: | 
trails were in good condition  |  
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  | Dog-Related Notes: | 
Some of the steeps near the Castles would be tough for a dog  |  
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  | Comments: | 
Trails wet below treeline with some mud down low. Above the trees was 1-2" of snow over rocks. But no icing. None of us wore any traction aids. Hiked in the fog above the trees.    |  
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  | Name: | 
Petch  |  
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  | E-Mail: | 
1mpetcher@gmail.com  |  
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  | Date Submitted: | 
2011-10-25   |  
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  | Link: | 
 
 https://picasaweb.google.com/mpetcher/Jefferson_Adams__1032011#  |  
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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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