Took the Webster-Jackson trail from the notch and ran into a lot of mud. The trail up to the branch and the section up to Jackson had more mud. We summitted Jackson and spent a while there soaking up some sun. The day was absolutely clear and we could see into forever. We also saw two Northern Shrikes who were not afraid of people in the slightest. We then headed down the Webster Cliff Trail to bag Webster. We ran into mud and standing water most of the way. It was so slippery that we were taking way too long to cover the distance. We eventually summited Webster and then headed down to Silver Cascade. Again more mud and standing water. I was tired, satisfied and coated in mud by the time we finished.
Jofa - Jan 12, 2009 11:24 am Date Climbed: Jul 1, 2008
N to S Traverse
Great area, views, alpine flowers,
LunaMoth - Oct 25, 2008 8:41 pm Date Climbed: Jun 21, 2008
Mt. Jackson
Hiked up via Jackson Branch of the Webster/Jackson trail, then over the Mizpah hut and down the Crawford Path.
starship_jen - Sep 8, 2008 9:06 am Date Climbed: Sep 6, 2008
Eleventh
Busy day of peaks. Steep coming off Jackson in some spots. Headed to Webster from there.
Turbo - Aug 22, 2008 10:07 pm Date Climbed: Jul 19, 2008
AT SoBo
Southbound thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail.
subflood - Aug 20, 2008 10:35 pm Date Climbed: Aug 12, 2008
Done
Great views on the top.
Tahawus - Aug 12, 2008 1:59 pm Date Climbed: Jun 28, 2007
Mount Jackson
Climbed via the Crawford Path from Lakes of the Clouds. Some of the best views in the southern Presidentials were to be found here. Had the most amazing view of Washington at the point where the Appalachian Trail crosses a small alpine bog just below Jackson's summit. A good finish to a great first trip to the Presidentials.
Sam Page - May 27, 2008 6:42 pm Date Climbed: May 25, 2008
Nice summit
I was pleasantly surprised with this gorgeous summit. Spectacular views.
syzygy - May 25, 2008 11:38 pm Date Climbed: Apr 14, 2007
Late Start, Great Ice!
Wow! We got a very late start to this one (3pm I think). We decided to go ahead anyways and pack what we needed for a late night. There was still plenty of snow so going late meant that others had packed out the trail. Unfortunately the late start meant turning back when I realized my memory cards were not in my camera was not happening. This was the worst hike to forget memory cards. Not only did I carry my DSLR all the way to the summit for nothing, but the Ice was fantastic on everything. We finished just after dusk.
Being late had its advantage. On the way home we were hungry and found the "Red Parka Pub" which we now frequent.
kaseri - Jan 7, 2008 7:55 am Date Climbed: Aug 11, 2007
Made the summit
Beautiful day in the mountains. Part of a 3 mountain traverse.
dirth - Dec 27, 2007 7:38 pm Date Climbed: Dec 27, 2007
Jackson Webster Loop
Nice hike in the snow. Someone who had just gotten off the mountain told us that everything was super packed and there was no need for snowshoes, just crampons. That was true on the way up, but the hike across and down was a complete mess. Sinking literally up to my neck on two occasions. Lesson learned: bring snowshoes even if it looks hard.
eric-griz - Dec 1, 2007 10:15 am Date Climbed: Aug 2, 2000
A nice hiking day
First time in the Presidentials. Stayed at Lake of the Clouds Hut for the night.
buzzdainer - Oct 15, 2007 12:26 pm Date Climbed: Jul 25, 1995
Appalachian Trail
Lovely hike. On to Maine.
Bark Eater - Sep 19, 2007 1:03 pm Date Climbed: May 8, 1979
spring hike
Day hike from Crawford Notch. The notch was clear of snow, but plenty still up on the ridgeline.
TinMan61 - Jul 31, 2009 4:43 pm Date Climbed: Jul 13, 2009
Mud and more mudTook the Webster-Jackson trail from the notch and ran into a lot of mud. The trail up to the branch and the section up to Jackson had more mud. We summitted Jackson and spent a while there soaking up some sun. The day was absolutely clear and we could see into forever. We also saw two Northern Shrikes who were not afraid of people in the slightest. We then headed down the Webster Cliff Trail to bag Webster. We ran into mud and standing water most of the way. It was so slippery that we were taking way too long to cover the distance. We eventually summited Webster and then headed down to Silver Cascade. Again more mud and standing water. I was tired, satisfied and coated in mud by the time we finished.
Jofa - Jan 12, 2009 11:24 am Date Climbed: Jul 1, 2008
N to S TraverseGreat area, views, alpine flowers,
LunaMoth - Oct 25, 2008 8:41 pm Date Climbed: Jun 21, 2008
Mt. JacksonHiked up via Jackson Branch of the Webster/Jackson trail, then over the Mizpah hut and down the Crawford Path.
starship_jen - Sep 8, 2008 9:06 am Date Climbed: Sep 6, 2008
EleventhBusy day of peaks. Steep coming off Jackson in some spots. Headed to Webster from there.
Turbo - Aug 22, 2008 10:07 pm Date Climbed: Jul 19, 2008
AT SoBoSouthbound thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail.
subflood - Aug 20, 2008 10:35 pm Date Climbed: Aug 12, 2008
DoneGreat views on the top.
Tahawus - Aug 12, 2008 1:59 pm Date Climbed: Jun 28, 2007
Mount JacksonClimbed via the Crawford Path from Lakes of the Clouds. Some of the best views in the southern Presidentials were to be found here. Had the most amazing view of Washington at the point where the Appalachian Trail crosses a small alpine bog just below Jackson's summit. A good finish to a great first trip to the Presidentials.
Turbo - Jul 30, 2008 11:20 pm Date Climbed: Jul 18, 2008
AT SoBoSouthbound thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail.
Sam Page - May 27, 2008 6:42 pm Date Climbed: May 25, 2008
Nice summitI was pleasantly surprised with this gorgeous summit. Spectacular views.
syzygy - May 25, 2008 11:38 pm Date Climbed: Apr 14, 2007
Late Start, Great Ice!Wow! We got a very late start to this one (3pm I think). We decided to go ahead anyways and pack what we needed for a late night. There was still plenty of snow so going late meant that others had packed out the trail. Unfortunately the late start meant turning back when I realized my memory cards were not in my camera was not happening. This was the worst hike to forget memory cards. Not only did I carry my DSLR all the way to the summit for nothing, but the Ice was fantastic on everything. We finished just after dusk.
Being late had its advantage. On the way home we were hungry and found the "Red Parka Pub" which we now frequent.
kaseri - Jan 7, 2008 7:55 am Date Climbed: Aug 11, 2007
Made the summitBeautiful day in the mountains. Part of a 3 mountain traverse.
dirth - Dec 27, 2007 7:38 pm Date Climbed: Dec 27, 2007
Jackson Webster LoopNice hike in the snow. Someone who had just gotten off the mountain told us that everything was super packed and there was no need for snowshoes, just crampons. That was true on the way up, but the hike across and down was a complete mess. Sinking literally up to my neck on two occasions. Lesson learned: bring snowshoes even if it looks hard.
eric-griz - Dec 1, 2007 10:15 am Date Climbed: Aug 2, 2000
A nice hiking dayFirst time in the Presidentials. Stayed at Lake of the Clouds Hut for the night.
buzzdainer - Oct 15, 2007 12:26 pm Date Climbed: Jul 25, 1995
Appalachian TrailLovely hike. On to Maine.
Bark Eater - Sep 19, 2007 1:03 pm Date Climbed: May 8, 1979
spring hikeDay hike from Crawford Notch. The notch was clear of snow, but plenty still up on the ridgeline.
WickedRugged - Sep 13, 2007 2:30 pm
Jackson in SpringHiked with a friend as a day hike, fairly easy hike, great views of Mount Washington. A little chilly and windy at the top.
TLP - Jun 21, 2007 2:06 pm Date Climbed: Jun 19, 2007
Webster-JacksonWas the first mountain I got on a trip to get a NH hat-trick. I followed it with Mt. Pierce, and then Mt. Eisenhower
matt81 - Nov 28, 2006 5:35 am Date Climbed: Sep 14, 2006
Southern Presi TraverseCame across the Webster Cliff Trail from Webster.
woodstrider - Oct 11, 2006 8:50 pm Date Climbed: Aug 24, 2003
Prez BackpackEnjoyable trip.
jpvt - Sep 22, 2006 1:25 am Date Climbed: Sep 17, 2006
webster cliff trailawesome views of washington