Hike Mount Jackson & Webster
When:
Sunday, Dec 22, 2019 9:00a -
9:00p
Sunday, Dec 22, 2019 9:00a -
9:00p
Where:
Wellington Revere Beach Pkwy
Revere Beach Pkwy
Medford, MA 02155
Admission:
Unknown
Categories:
< 21, Date Idea, Meetup, Social Good, Sports & Active Life
Event website:
https://p.ridj-it.com/app/trips-search?id=38407
Photo credit: S Cam, AllTrails
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-hampshire/mt-jackson-webster-loop/photos
We'll be hiking two mountains, Mount Jackson and Webster. Mount Jackson is one of the 48 4,000 footers of New Hampshire, reaching 4,052 ft, while Mount Webster is 3,911 ft. Both offer great views of Crawford Notch, the Presidential Mountains, and the surrounding peaks. We'll start on the Webster-Jackson trail for about 2.2 miles all the way to Mount Jackson. We'll then take the Webster Cliff trail for about 1.2 miles towards the junction where it takes us to the summit of Mount Webster. We'll then head back to the junction and continue straight back on the Webster Br trail for 1 mile to the Webster-Jackson trail, where it takes back to the parking area. The total hike will be about 5.3 miles. We'll also take a short excursion to Bugle Cliff which offers great views of Crawford Notch and the Saco River.
Previous hiking experience is required, preferably with at least 1,500 ft. of elevation gain. However, no previous winter hiking experience is needed, as long as you have the proper gear.
Here's the route we'll be taking:
https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/new-hampshire/mt-jackson-webster-loop?ref=sidebar-view-full-map
Trail conditions: https://www.newenglandtrailconditions.com/
Printable trail map: http://4000footers.com/MAP%20jackson.pdf
• What to bring
Waterproof, winter-hiking boots
Snowshoes (I will confirm this and depends on the trail conditions)
Microspikes
Gaiters
Water-resistant or waterproof pants. Thermal layer if necessary.
Non-cotton base layer (preferable wool or synthetic).
Non-cotton, breathable mid-layer
Water-resistant or waterproof hard/soft shell jacket
Hat
Gloves
Headlamp (in case we hike into the night with the early sunsets)
2-3 liters of water that won't freeze. (Insulated water bottle or other method)
Snacks and lunch. You will be burning a lot of energy!
Positive attitude
There will be a gear check for this hike at the pick up location and at the trailhead if you're a non-carpooler. If you don't have the gear, you will not be allowed to join the hike. No exceptions!
Feel free to ask me any questions regarding the event or anything gear-related. Please contact Rik or Ari at [email protected] for questions about Ridj-it, carpool, and logistics.
Liability Release: You acknowledge and agree to the following: this activity involves inherent risks and assume all risk; you are responsible for having the necessary knowledge, skills, abilities, clothing, and equipment to safely participate in this activity; the organizer(s) of this activity are volunteers; and you release, hold harmless, and indemnify the organizer(s) and all members of this group from any and all claims for property damage, injury, illness, disability, and/or death.
