At the Carin, continue on the trail to the left. Mt. Jackson, providing the opportunity for an interresting loop trip, as the two summits are linked by Webster Cliff Trail. Mount Tom, Mount Field, Mount Willey and Mount Avalon Trail, Presidential Traverse: Highland Center Lodge to Randolph, Mount Jackson and Mount Pierce via Webster Jackson Trail and Crawford Path, Mount Tom, Mount Field, and Mount Willey "T" Route, Crawford Notch Western Ridge and Mount Tom, Mount Avalon, Mount Tom, Mount Field, Mount Willey, Mount Webster and Mount Jackson, Mount Jackson, Mount Pierce and Mount Eisenhower. (44.1701884, -71.3878861) are the gps coordinates for where to park. My first time doing this section of the Webster Cliff Trail between the summit of Mount Jackson and Mizpah Cutoff. Very cold and windy at the top but most of the hike was sheltered in trees. Great intermediate trail...highly recommended. My knees are still tender from the Mount Lafayette hike two weeks earlier so I wasn't sure I'd be able to do both, so we planned on one and decided we'll see how I feel when we get to the top. An alternate way up to Mount Webster and Mount Jackson taking in the wonderful views of Crawford Notch. The Webster Cliff Trail is … Sections of Webster-Jackson Trail are steep and rough. I rode 3.5 miles downhill to the Ripley Falls, where I had dropped off my friend. This is a steep up hill the entire way. The view is beautiful, definitely worth the hike. I can handle the distance and elevation, but all the big steps and rocks did me in. I'm no mountain goat, and always have to take those areas slowly. An interesting alternative to the basic out-and-back to Jackson or the standard loop over Mount Webster. Then, the Webster Branch of the Webster-Jackson Trail will return hikers to the route 302 trailhead. Mar 23 2016 | Hiking Mount Jackson in the Winter . I don’t understand the map for this hike. Jackson & Mt. Webster (3,910 ft.), the other to Mt. Pierce, with access to the Mitzpah Hut, as well. Webster. It was well packed and icy. Dogs are also able to use this trail. Length 8.5 miElevation gain 2903 ftRoute type Loop Jackson (4,052’) and Mt. Went on 1/1/21 clear skies and packed snow. The Webster-Jackson Trail has a crossing that can be difficult during spring runoff. Le sentier longe une cascade et sa difficulté est évaluée comme modérée. The trail itself was a smooth climb from start to finish, marking the first time we’ve never had to hoist ourselves over ice-crusted rocks and boulders at any point in the hike. Jackson (4,052 ft.), and can be hiked as a 6.5 mile loop using the Webster Cliff Trail to connect the two summits. Trail Report: Mount Jackson and Mount Webster Loop On July 21, 2012, Kellie, Tony and Myself decided to hike either Mount Jackson or Mount Webster. Ducked into the woods again to get over to Mt Jackson then met 2 Prez Traverse folks on the way down and out. Headed over Crawford Notch to Webster. I can’t do a full review to Mt. I parked up by the train station and brought my bike. Dec 27 | Mount Jackson, NH via Webster-Jackson Trail & Mt. The views from both peaks are impressive, encompassing Mt. It’s moderate to difficult. We camped .5 miles in after hiking the 3 miles on 302 then were planning to camp on the other side of Mt Jackson for the night—however we didn’t make good time on the ascent and got caught in the rain on the ridge part of the trail which dampened spirits (and clothes). The section down from Mt. Beautiful views at the top, a little icy the last few feet up Jackson. Our route will take us to the summit of Mt Webster from where we will continue on the Webster Cliff trail to Mt Jackson. I slid down a lot of the summit (intentionally) which was pretty fun. Trail was well packed, a little icy but not much... summit was cold, below zero wind chill. Crampons came in handy. The Webster-Jackson Trail is the most popular route. This hut is closed in the winter but it is a great place to stop and eat lunch in the summer time. Today was a gorgeous, sunny, low humidity day in the low 70s with a light breeze. Gorgeous. Webster Jackson Trail starts at Route 302 at the northwest end of the Crawford Notch State Park. My dog came with and he did really well, lost his coat (later recovered at the bottom, thank you if you're the one who got it!) Washington, los picos de la Cordillera Presidencial del sur, y Crawford's Notch. The view at the cairn is incredible and we watched a bald eagle soaring through the notch! There is a pleasant waterfall with an enticing pool of water at it's base along the Webster Trail. 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