Rockslide on Webster Cliff Trail

[Dave Bear]

Wow Rick, those pictures really show just how lucky the hiker was not to get caught up in that! Looks like a weeks work or better for a very serious trail crew!

 

[MadRiver]

I hope to return this weekend and at least cut some branches off the larger trees to make the crossing easier. Although it looks like a mess, the trail can be cleared of the smaller trees so a quick traverse is possible. My main concern are the boulders up top, and if they will remain in place. Once the trail is cleared of the branches at least, a sign warning of the boulders up top and a suggestion of a quick traverse might be advisable. It will take some serious rock work to restore this trail, yet I do not believe it should be closed. Also a re-routing of the trail would be difficult given the slide’s location.

 

[NewHampshire]

Also a re-routing of the trail would be difficult given the slide’s location.

Actually, what I meant was a serious reroute, like change the trail up to the ridge to Webster-Jackson trail or Crawford Path from the notch.

Brian

 

[MadRiver]

My friend John and I were able to cut up enough trees to make the trail passable. I suspect that the professional crew will be out soon to move the larger boulders that we couldn't move.

Here are some photos:

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=360257&l=cf98dac298&id=1450265390