| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Flume, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Lincoln Woods Trail, Osseo Trail, Franconia Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, January 30, 2016 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of parking at Lincoln Woods. The lot was mostly full when I got back at 3:30. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One stepover blowdown on the LWT that I'm sure will be annoying for skiers. A couple of minor stepovers on the OT. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Only if they are experienced. I did see a couple. |
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 | Bugs: |
Nope. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Nothing. |
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 | Comments: |
My third time up Flume, this time taking the OT, which was new to me. This is certainly the looooong approach to Flume. Easy walking up to where the trail leaves the ravine, then lots of switchbacks leading up to the ladder section. The ladders were not bad going up, but were sketchy coming down, with ice lurking under the snow in spots. Crampons would not be overkill here.
All trails well packed out. I carried snowshoes but stayed in spikes all day. Found the top of the Old Osseo Trail so I can explore the stretch between Whaleback and the current OT this year maybe. There was one set of boot prints headed down the old trail. The junction is marked if you know what to look for. Met a few folks who had come up Flume Slide, two of whom said it was "steep". Yes, yes it is. ;)
Not much sun to speak of, but still nice views from the Downlook and at the summit. A bit breezy but not too bad above treeline. |
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 | Name: |
KenM |
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 | E-Mail: |
kmacgray@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-01-30 |
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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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