| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Jefferson, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Castle Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, March 19, 2019 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at small plowed lot about 1/8 mile west of summer trailhead on rte 2. Located a herd path close to the lot that feeds into the Presidential Rail Trail. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Israel River is bridged. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Micah and Landry enjoyed the day. The majority of the difficult ledges are snow covered. |
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 | Comments: |
Snowpack held my weight nicely until Pine Link. From that point to treeline is drifted with some tight areas around first castle.This trail has seen light winter use-recommend snowshoes to treeline. Light traction was adequate to summit. Beautiful day with moderate wind up high. |
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 | Name: |
ken,micah & landry |
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 | E-Mail: |
laurarahne@icloud.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-03-19 |
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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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