Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Little Haystack, Lincoln, Lafayette, NH |
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| Trails: |
Falling Waters Trail, Franconia Ridge Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail, Skookumchuck Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Saturday, December 27, 2014 |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Mud - Significant |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
More difficult crossings up Falling Waters due to recent rain |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Blowdown on Skookumchuck. Some graffiti on Falling Waters Trail. Not sure how old it is. |
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| Comments: |
With the lowest wind forecasted for the week, I made a last minute switch from hiking the Osceolas to Lincoln and Lafayette. Stayed in the clouds on the ridge, but I caught some terrific views before my ascent down Skookumchuck. The falls up my way up were a treat as well. |
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| Name: |
Allison Nadler |
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| E-Mail: |
allison.nadler88@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2014-12-27 |
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| Link: |
https://trailtosummit.com/new-camera-old-trail-revisiting-lincoln-lafayette/ |
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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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