Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Lafayette, NH |
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| Trails: |
Greenleaf Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Sunday, October 19, 2014 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking for the Greenleaf Trail is at the Cannon Mountain Tramway parking lot off exit 34-B. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Leaves - Significant/Slippery |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
None major. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw one dog at the top of Lafayette. Looked like he/she was having a blast! |
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| Bugs: |
None in these winter conditions! |
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| Comments: |
Trail conditions were very much a mixed bag. Down low, it was wet, muddy, and covered in leaves. In the middle section, there was snow accumulation on the trees and a light dusting on the ground. Up above treeline, it was basically winter with less snow- 30-35 MPH wind, subzero wind chills, about an inch of snow everywhere, low visibility, and spotty ice, which made put on microspikes for most of the ascent from and descent to the Greenleaf Hut. (It was actually open today, but will be closed for the season starting tomorrow.) Loved it, especially the above treeline part, which was wild!
This hike was done partially solo- my buddy Ray joined me until just below treeline, then turned back due to the conditions and went back to the hut, while I continued to the summit on my own. Still a good hike, and thanks to him for being great company! |
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| Name: |
Spencer |
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| Date Submitted: |
2014-10-19 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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Disclaimer: Reports are not verified - conditions may vary. Use at own risk. Always be prepared when hiking. Observe all signs. Trail conditions reports are not substitutes for weather reports or common sense. |
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