| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Liberty, Mt. Flume, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Bike path, herd path, Liberty Spring Trail, Franconia Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, July 3, 2015 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
The Basin was packed in the afternoon, but relatively empty in the morning. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Significant |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
At the start of the herd path you can either try to balance over the downed tree, wade across the stream, or try to superman over it.
The large brook crossing on the Liberty Springs Trail requires some careful rock stepping to stay dry. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
On the Franconia Ridge Trail between the summits there are two fallen trees across the trail. One is a tough to go under and the other is easier. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
This trail is dog friendly except for a scramble on both sides of Mt. Liberty. Those that struggle on scrambles will need some assistance.
Mt. Flume is a small summit with shear cliff dropoffs so curious dogs should probably stay leashed on this summit.
The Liberty Springs Trail has little water after the large brook crossing, but you can refill any water bottles at the Liberty Springs Tentsite. The Franconia Ridge Trail has no water on it. |
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 | Bugs: |
The bugs were fine until the afternoon when they came out in full force while we descended the Liberty Springs Trail. |
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 | Comments: |
To easily find the start of the bushwhack off of the Recreation Trail/Bike Path if you park at The Basin, look up OpenCycleMap. It was added onto their downloadable maps. It is a little faint where it starts, but once across the stream the herd path is very easy to follow and makes for a shorter round-trip then the traditional starting point at the Whitehouse Trailhead.
The Liberty Springs Trail is rocky for almost the entire ascent after you cross the large brook. It is grueling on the knees espcially during the descent.
The Liberty Springs Trail is quite muddy until the rocky area, but the Franconia Ridge Trail was dry. |
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 | Name: |
BobTheLoveGoat |
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 | E-Mail: |
BobTheLoveGoat at yahoo dot com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2015-07-07 |
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 | Link: |
 https://lovegoatfilms.blogspot.com/2015/07/a-pre-independence-day-hike-up-mt.html |
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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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