| 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, March 26, 2016 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No water crossings. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Several blowdowns, all easy climb-over or through, several are axe-worthy |
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 | Comments: |
You Need Traction. The snow/ice on the ladders and the steep stretches between the ladders are treacherous without traction. It is possible (but not advisable) to ascend with only microspikes, trail crampons or full crampons are much better. You will risk injury attempting to descend with only microspikes. I went on an involuntary butt-sled above the "downlook" while wearing Hillsound trail crampons. Switched to TCPs for the remainder of the upper trail (should have switched before starting down the ladder section). |
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 | Name: |
Jeff Carter |
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 | E-Mail: |
jeffc at apeirogon.org |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-03-27 |
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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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