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Summary: A very difficult hike over the caps. It is steep at times, the rocks are rugged and the trail demanding. There are places where treking poles are of no use mostly because of the steepness or the numerous holes between the boulders. We watched a continuous stream of cog railway trains belch dark smoke into the air, sometimes reducing the view and certainly reducing the feel of solitude. Their lonesome whistle was howver, enjoyable. I did not rate this as a favorite hike because it is arduous and while the views are spectacular, I will not be running back to do it again soon. I did not find the reward / work ratio to my liking. It could be a great winter trip if there were access to the trailhead. Trailhead: At the top of the Jefferson Notch Road there is a well maintained parking lot with a fee box. This road is closed in the winter so there is no easy access to the trail head during the winter. You get to the Jefferson Notch Road from the Base Road which is the access road to the Cog Railway (Lat:44.30405 Lon:-71.31648) Trail Guides for Jefferson: AMC White Mountain Guide by Appalachian Mountain Club (Appalachian Mountain Club) 100 Classic Hikes of the Northeast by Jared Gange (Huntinton Graphics) Best Seasons: Fall, Spring, Summer, User Groups: Hikers, Ranger Contact: 603.869.2626 WMNF Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Jon Willard, who has posted 54 other hikes on this site. To visit this reporters web site, click here. Trail Reviews Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Lloyds Journey on 6/23/2007 This hike is a tough one for sure. The views were awesome and to me the work ratio for the view was fair. Being so high to start and so short in miles you knew there had to be soem price to get up there. my pics and review here begin.lloydsjourney.com Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: New Hampshire Hiking, New Hampshire Trails, New Hampshire Hikes, Grafton County Hiking, Grafton County Trails, Grafton County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
