| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Jefferson, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Cog, Gulfside, Jefferson Loop, Jewell, Jewell Spur |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, February 16, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Cog hiker lot was nearly full at 8am and overflowing in the afternoon |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Ice - Breakable Crust |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All are well bridged |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails are in good shape |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Got to hike with Rynn for the second half. She seemed to be loving it. |
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 | Comments: |
Trails are in good shape and very much in choose your own footwear condition. Snowshoes with televators up the cog was a no brainer, but Gulfside could be spikes, crampons or snowshoes since it alternates from hard pack to ice to smaller drifts. I stuck with snowshoes all day and they were fine. Everyone else was in either snowshoes or spikes with similar results. Had a nice walk out with Granny Gear after a chance meeting just below Jefferson.
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 | Name: |
Chad |
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 | E-Mail: |
chadwik66@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-02-16 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.instagram.com/p/DU1F8aEESqk/?img_index=1 |
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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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