Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Whaleback Mountain, Mt. Flume, South Whaleback Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Old Osseo Trail, Osseo Trail, Franconia Ridge Trail, bushwhack |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, August 23, 2014 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The crossings of Clear Brook were rock-hoppable but a bit slippery |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
discontinued Old Osseo Trail was well-maintained but very brushy between Whaleback and Flume |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
none |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Excellent hike - fun to finally hike the Old Osseo Trail. Good outlooks on Whaleback - a special treat to get such a good view of Scar Ridge. Only people I saw were on the summit of Flume.
Bushwhack to South Whaleback's false and true summits was fairly open, but, I spent a bit of time hiking around obstacles to avoid getting scratched or tearing anything...so I puttered my way. Started bushwhack at the big switchback. On the way back, I came to that drainage a little high up and picked my way back down through it. Very fun. |
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 | Name: |
Becca Munroe |
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 | E-Mail: |
beccahiker@yahoo.com |
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 | Date Submitted: |
2014-08-23 |
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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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