| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt Flume, Liberty Brook (drainage east of Mt Liberty), Mt. Liberty, NH |
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 | Trails: |
bike path, old Whitehouse Trail, Flume Slide Trail, Franconia Ridge Tr, bushwhack, skidder and haul roads, Liberty Spring Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, May 21, 2016 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
plenty of parking at Basin Parking area |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
all rock-hoppable with care |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
no issues |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
no bugs - so HAPPY!!!! |
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 | Comments: |
Terrific day to do a deep exploration in the Pemi Wilderness. I was afraid of ice so I carried micros but didn't need them. The north side of Flume (n the col to Liberty) there was a decent amount of ice but was just barely avoidable.
Once over Mt Flume, then Mt Liberty, and across the ridge, I dropped into the Liberty Brook drainage (east of the ridge - I took a compass bearing directly east) - woods were quite open - all thick spots were avoidable by taking lefts whenever necessary.
Eventually, at about 3700' I hit a major logging haul/skidder road. although there were fir/spruce trees occasionally on the haul road, I made very good time, descended northerly towards a fork of Liberty Brook. Brook had a few places to cross but was running quite strong. I turned the corner and followed that brook down to about 2900+'. A few swampy places but not too bad.
For the ascent back up to the ridge, I was able to follow the haul road back up to another drainage around 4000' and then cut directly up to the ridge. Very neat area - lots to explore - I will be back :) |
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 | Name: |
Becca Munroe |
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 | E-Mail: |
beccahiker@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-05-21 |
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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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