| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Little Haystack Mountain, Mt. Lincoln, Mt. Truman, Mt. Lafayette, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Falling Waters Trail, Franconia Ridge Trail, Greenleaf Trail, Old Bridle Path |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, December 4, 2013 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
plenty today |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The water level on the Falling Water crossings is pretty strong but there is enough ice to easily navigate the stream. The ice falls are also beautiful now. Good spikes very necessary. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
No problems |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw a dog on the ascent of Lafayette who seemed fine despite the winds |
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 | Comments: |
Got to the trail head this morning trying to decide between Liberty / Flume which were not in the clouds and Lincoln / Lafayette were shrouded. Glad we chose to get up high. Lots of ice on Falling Waters. Spikes necessary. I carried crampons but they were not necessary. By the time we reached Little Haystack the fog had left the summits but Cannon, Garfield, the Kinsmans and Owls Head were completely under the clouds. The ridge was windy though there were several places that were very sheltered. We took our time crossing the ridge watching the undercast disappear and turn into a blue bird day. Some small drifting on the ridge but the path was easy to follow. We got to Greenleaf by mid afternoon and got to watch the sunset from the Agonies!! All in All a perfect day and Thanks to Karen. Glad we chose this hike even though my plan had been Adams Madison. But still want to go to Adams/Madison and Owls in December if anyone also needs those hills. |
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 | Name: |
Jeb Bradley |
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 | E-Mail: |
jebebrad@metrocast.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2013-12-04 |
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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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