| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Flume, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Lincoln Woods Trail, Osseo Trail, Franconia Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, November 9, 2013 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Large paved lot. Fee area with sinks and flush toilets. About 20 cars at 6:30AM. Lot was near full when I left at 1PM. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
none |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails overall in excellent shape. Well blazed, good drainage, the wood stairs at top of Osseo are as sturdy/comfortable as any I've seen in the Whites. There were a few log steps between the sets of stairs that had eroded and dislodged. There were two small blowdowns (easy step overs) near the relocated section on Lincoln Woods trail. Osseo Trail had numerous blowdowns of fairly large trees in the lower and middle sections, all of which were relatively easy stepovers. One was blocking a set of rock steps but was still avoidable. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
All fine for dogs. Only one four-legged hiker out today though. There is no water after approx 1 3/4 miles in when the trail turns away from the brook and climbs up the bank. |
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 | Bugs: |
none (windchill on summit was -4 deg F) :) |
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 | Lost and Found: |
none |
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 | Comments: |
Trails in great shape today. Lower sections were dry/damp with dusting of snow/snow pellets. Very comfortable grades and footing. As trail climbed the ridge the snow coating was on everything (approx 1/2 inch). The flat section after the stairs and before ridge had some mud and puddles which were iced over but not solid enough to walk on yet. Broke through in several places (I weigh about 250 lbs with pack - may not be an issue for everyone). No ice to speak of on the summit ledges, rocks or rock stairs. I wore spikes on descent to be safe but bare booting was fine today. |
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 | Name: |
DayTrip |
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 | E-Mail: |
bblanchette0709@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2013-11-10 |
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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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