| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mount Jefferson, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Castle Trail, Israel Ridge Path, Castle Ravine Trail, Randolph Path, Gulfside Trail, Jefferson Loop, Castle Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, June 28, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Room for about 15 cars off Route 2 at Castle Trailhead. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Seven or eight crossings on Castle Ravine Trail were running high. Had to wade in up to my shins on almost all of them. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
RMC looks like it took cut several blowdowns, but about a half dozen still remain, all below the dangerous-conditions sign. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw a few, one bounding up the summit cone. |
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 | Bugs: |
Black flies were bothersome on the upper reaches of Castle Trail. |
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 | Comments: |
Beautiful and challenging day in the Northern Presidentials. Castle Ravine was tough because of the relentless water crossings, following by the steep boulder stretch where you had to measure your footing and take your time. Going down Castle was slow for similar reasons, but glad I did the loop this way so I could see the vast ravine I climbed up. Only saw two people on Castle Ravine and Castle all day. |
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 | Name: |
Mike Trocchi |
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 | E-Mail: |
mikejtrocchi@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-06-29 |
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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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