Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Flume, Mt. Liberty, NH |
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| Trails: |
Whitehouse Trail, Liberty Spring Trail, Flume Slide Trail, Franconia Ridge Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Sunday, August 1, 2010 |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
With low water levels the numerous water crossings were easy. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
On the flat section of the Flume Slide Trail the vegetation is encroaching in places -- a little trimming would be appreciated by hikers here. |
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| Bugs: |
Few of those nasty critters today, even with low wind. |
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| Comments: |
Even in today's cool/dry weather the upper section of the Flume Slide Trail is every bit as treacherous as described in the AMC Guide: steep, slippery and precarious footing.
Except for a few muddy or slippery-rock sections, most of the three trails were dry. |
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| Name: |
Fred Shirley |
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| Date Submitted: |
2010-08-01 |
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| Link: |
https://www.nhmountainhiking.com/liberty.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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