Mt. Jackson for finishing my NH 48

[Paradox]

Saving the best for last. It was a perfect day to finish up my 48 New Hampshire 4000 footers. I had been wanting to hike the Webster Cliff Trail for quite a while and this was a great opportunity. Chips and I were going to finish our NH48 list and Zippy was primed as always. We all hit the trail at 8:00 am. The trail is a breeze with excellent footing and moderate grades for most of it. We got the first outlook about 9:30 am. From here to Mount Webster this has to be one of the most enjoyable trails in the White mountains. Great views pop up every 10 minutes and the weather just made it all perfect.

There are three spots where Chips had to be lifted up steep inclines and chimneys. Zippy had no problems whatsoever (hence the name). If you take this trail allow for extra time just to stop frequently and enjoy the view.

After Mt. Jackson I took the Webster Jackson trail down which is not in nearly as good a shape. The trail maintainers were hard at work in the lower section.

Pictures

 

[marty]

Congratulations! Brilliant photography of the area and the pooches, of course!!
Marty

 

[skibones]

Great photos and congratulations. What's next now that you finished the 48?

 

[Head]

Great job and congrats on your 48 finish!! Nice pics BTW. Looks like you had a nice day for your finish!

 

[Jay H]

Congrats, it seems you did an easier hike to finish than the Pressie Traverse ~two months ago! Guy and I went out on the Webster Jackson trail on our pressie traverse, that trail reminded me of the Catskills!

Jay

 

[Abster]

HI P-

Glad you got this done. Congrats! Glad Chips was feeling better this time.

Hanna

 

[Roxi]

Congrats!

Congratulations Paradox! You picked a great peak to finish on, wonderful views from Jackson. Great pics! I'm envious that you have canine friends to share it with.

 

[4000'er]

Congrats on finishing up the 48,

Nice TR and pics

 

[sapblatt]

Congratulations on your 48!
Great to see it is possible to finish your 48 on Jackson without it raining!
Nice pics - so that is what it looks like without fog!

 

[Artex]

A hearty congrats on finishing! Nice going!

 

[giggy]

cool! congrats.

 

[bubba]

Congrats to Chips!! BarK - BarK!! Pat-pat...

Oh, yeah... you too, John. What took you so long????

So, you celebrated in what manner... and Chips had what?? Yo Skipp - nice hike!

 

[Double Bow]

Way to go! Kudos for taking a different route. Webster Cliff is a great trail, provided you aren't decending it in the dark when it's wet...

 

[Ray]

`Congrats on finishing your 48's! Mt. Jackson is a great place to finish. Having done the Webster-Jackson loop many times your beautiful pics brought back many pleasant memories. You've got some great hiking companions too.

Ray

 

[Puck]

way to go...So how do you feel? What's next on you rmenu?

 

[Paradox]

What's next you ask? Well I guess the NE 67 4000'ers is on the way. I have done 5 mountains on the NE HH list also. I don't get out of New Hampshire much. I am kind of spoiled living here as I do. I did not decide to do Mt. Jackson until about 7 pm. the night before.

I also wanted to mention in my trip report, that I hiked the 3 miles south on Rt. 302, although it is pretty obvious from the pictures. It is definately worth doing at least once, as it gives a much different perspective on the views that you see from above. Rt. 302 is an awe inspiring drive through that particular section, but you miss most of it at 55 mph. If you are going to do this with dogs, you have got to have a leash or your dogs will be killed, no matter how seemingly obedient they are. Also, the noise from the choppers and trucks is almost deafening, so I probably will not be doing it again.