| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Flume, Mt. Liberty, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Flume Slide Trail, Franconia Ridge Trail, Liberty Spring Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, March 24, 2018 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Snow - Spring Snow, Slush |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No significant crossings |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A few minor blowdowns |
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 | Comments: |
Great hike. The approach to the Flume wall was packed powder. I used spikes but you could probably do without. The Flume wall climb was brutal, as always, but the broken trail was a bushwhack south of the slide, which was even more brutal. The steep last mile or so up to the summit had some covered crust ice and was slippery in spots. I use crampons here, but you could likely get by in spikes. IMHO, looking down the slide from the summit, if you can make it to the slide and exposure isn't an issue, go for it. Less snow. The ridge was packed powder. Showshoes recommended. Descent down LST was well packed and spikes were helpful. |
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 | Name: |
Rick Whitney |
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 | E-Mail: |
rickwhitney@excite.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-03-24 |
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 | Link: |
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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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