| 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, November 5, 2014 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
One other vehicle (pickup truck) in northbound lot on arrival at 6:00 pm; still there on return at midnight. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Leaves - Significant/Slippery |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Trivial |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
All trails in good shape, except for parts of Bridle Path above and below Flea hut, which need more brushing. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Neither canines nor humans seen, but little option for water between last crossing of Falling Waters and Eagle Lake, which not yet frozen over. |
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 | Bugs: |
N.A. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
N.A. |
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 | Comments: |
Had hoped for a full moonlit traverse, but clouds diffused the moonlight. Still a favorite solo night route, which wrapped up my solo grid round for these two most climbed peaks on my various lists (48th ascent of Lafayette). Some icy patches easily avoided, but needed headlamp. |
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 | Name: |
HFKA Dr D |
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| Date Submitted: |
2014-11-08 |
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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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