| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Jackson, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Webster-Jackson Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, March 27, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking lot had plenty of room with 3 cars present. I chose to park on the side of the road near the trailhead due to the icy conditions of the parking lot. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow - Drifts, Snow - Spring Snow, Slush |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Snow bridged |
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 | Comments: |
I started in my Hillsound spikes until I reached the junction with the Webster turn off (trail was a bit boney) and then put on snowshoes. There was plenty of ice on the lower section, but there was about a half inch of fresh snow covering most of it making it much easier to navigate. About half way up from the junction, there was running water under the trail. You could see it bubble up in areas and in those areas there were several postholes. Snowshoes kept me afloat. Heading up the cone, once again the snow covered any ice. However, the wind gusts were strong making it difficult at times to maintain balance, but I managed. Heading down the cone, I used nearby trees or my poles to help prevent losing my balance or sliding. Overall, the conditions were much better than I expected. With cool days ahead, it will be a great hike over the weekend. |
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 | Name: |
Heidi |
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 | E-Mail: |
heidiproulx@comcast.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-03-27 |
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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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