Ed'n Lauky
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The entire loop is in pretty good condition.
There were two blowdowns before the split in the trail. One blowdown on the AT section and one blowdown on the Webster branch.
It was misting when we left this morning and gradually increased to a steady rain by the time we returned. The wind was very strong in Crawford notch and on the very top of Jackson, otherwise it was not a factor.
The rocks and ledges were wet and care needed to be taken going up and down the steep ledges near the top of Jackson and also down the slabs coming down the Webster branch. There was a small amount of ice above 3300' but it was easily bypassed. No special traction needed.
My GPS actually cost me some time today. A little more than half way over from Jackson to Webster my GPS showed a trail heading down parallel to the Jackson Branch. I couldn't find it, and continued on a bit. I got to thinking I might have missed the Webster Branch and backtracked about ten minutes. When I didn't find it I returned and pushed on. Sure enough, when I reached the Webster Branch, that trail was also on the GPS.
On my way up I met the couple that had rescued Lauky when he escaped from me on Mt. Madison back in March. It was great to see them again and thank them again for rescuing my prodigal dog.
I also met a kilted hiker who identified himself as 'Inspector'. That was it for the day.
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There were two blowdowns before the split in the trail. One blowdown on the AT section and one blowdown on the Webster branch.
It was misting when we left this morning and gradually increased to a steady rain by the time we returned. The wind was very strong in Crawford notch and on the very top of Jackson, otherwise it was not a factor.
The rocks and ledges were wet and care needed to be taken going up and down the steep ledges near the top of Jackson and also down the slabs coming down the Webster branch. There was a small amount of ice above 3300' but it was easily bypassed. No special traction needed.
My GPS actually cost me some time today. A little more than half way over from Jackson to Webster my GPS showed a trail heading down parallel to the Jackson Branch. I couldn't find it, and continued on a bit. I got to thinking I might have missed the Webster Branch and backtracked about ten minutes. When I didn't find it I returned and pushed on. Sure enough, when I reached the Webster Branch, that trail was also on the GPS.
On my way up I met the couple that had rescued Lauky when he escaped from me on Mt. Madison back in March. It was great to see them again and thank them again for rescuing my prodigal dog.
I also met a kilted hiker who identified himself as 'Inspector'. That was it for the day.[email protected]
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