| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Jefferson, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Caps Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, October 15, 2009 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Jefferson Notch Road open, but caution should be used as it has patchy snow and ice on the south end. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No crossings on this trail |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trail could use some brushing |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Scrambles might be difficult for dogs right now due to black ice and snow. |
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 | Comments: |
Caps Ridge Trail was snow covered, top to bottom. About 2" of snow up to the alpine zone sign, then 2-20" from there to the summit. Trail more difficult to follow right now due to rime on cairns and blazes covered. Talus fields very dangerous due to unconsolidated snow in holes. I used Microspikes top to bottom (crampons stayed in pack, would have been of no use) - the scrambles on the trail were tricky due to some black ice and snow. Winter conditions. |
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 | Name: |
rocket21 |
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 | E-Mail: |
rocket21 at franklinwebpublishing dot com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2009-10-15 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.franklinsites.com/hikephotos/NewHampshire/mtjefferson-2009-1015.php |
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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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