| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Nelson Crag, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Tuckerman Ravine Trail, Lion Head Trail, Alpine Garden Trail, Nelson Crag Trail, Old Jackson Road |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, June 9, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at Pinkham Notch. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Some easy crossings on Old Jackson Road. Otherwise, no crossings on this route. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
There are several blowdowns on Nelson Crag Trail within 0.5 miles of the Old Jackson Road TH. A few will require a chain saw or axe. Other trails on this route are in good shape. |
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 | Bugs: |
It was cold (low 40s on Nelson Crag?) and windy. No bugs. |
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 | Comments: |
The Alpine Garden is looking great. Diapensia, Lapland Rosebay, and Mountain Cranberry are all blooming. The Mountain Avens foliage is lush, but there are no obvious buds yet. I would expect Mountain Avens blooms in another two weeks, maybe.
The early alpines are also blooming on the edge of Tuckerman Ravine (Lion Head Trail) and all around Nelson Crag. I was in the clouds most of the afternoon and the wind was intense on Nelson Crag, but the flowers were good company. |
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 | Name: |
Duct Tape |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-06-10 |
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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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