Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Lafayette, Mt. Truman, Mt. Lincoln, Little Haystack Mountain, NH |
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| Trails: |
Old Bridle Path, Greenleaf Trail, Franconia Ridge Trail, Falling Waters Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Saturday, March 28, 2015 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Pooling water in lot on west side of I93 right near tunnel which could be a problem with warmer temps. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
All still solidly snowbridged. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Couple on their way up for an overnight were having a good time. |
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| Lost and Found: |
Found an XL "Viking" outer garment with sunglasses in pocket between Greenleaf Hut and Lafayette. Probably belonging to 3 hikers on their way down I met earlier. Left on sign at bottom; hopefully reunited. |
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| Comments: |
Up Old Bridle down Falling Waters. From start to first viewpoints was fairly well packed as well as Falling Waters Tr. from Shining Rock jct. down. Upper section between these marks less packed with lots of drifting. Tracks filled in within 5 minutes from Greenleaf Hut to south side of Lincoln. Cairns and rock walls visible for trail following if no prior path visible. Tracks headed towards Liberty but I don't believe they went too far. Lots of snow. I went waist deep while exploring in the Lafayette campground area right near lot. |
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| Name: |
franco |
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| Date Submitted: |
2015-03-28 |
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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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