| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Lafayette, Mt. Truman, Mt. Lincoln, Little Haystack Mountain, Mt. Liberty, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Greenleaf Trail, Franconia Ridge Trail, Liberty Spring Trail, Whitehouse Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, July 4, 2016 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Car spot and a shuttle ride for us - lot at Liberty Spring was only half full when we arrived. Parking for Greenleaf is off exit 34B at the tram lot - look for hiker parking; Greenleaf trailhead is right off Exit 34B northbound but sign is a bit hidden by brush. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Main crossing on Liberty Springs an easy rock hop |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
All in great shape, talked to member of trail crew doing some work on Franconia ridge between liberty and little haystack |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Many out today in all shapes and sizes; was especially impressed by the small dachshund that made it up both Flume and liberty! |
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 | Bugs: |
Out and biting today. Lots of bites even after applying and reapplying bug spray - many didn't seem to care! |
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 | Comments: |
A stellar hike today across the ridge - sun sun sun and nice warm temps along with a bit of wind early on; up Greenleaf through eagle pass, stayed at the hut Sunday to beat the dayhiking crowd and had the trail largely to ourselves until Lincoln and then the usual crowds; met only a few between little haystack and liberty. Greenleaf beyond eagle pass has a number of stretches of running water on the trail leading to a few slick rocks but is a great and easy alternative to bridal path. Rest of the trails in perfect shape until down low on Liberty where the usual mud is evident. |
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 | Name: |
Brian from Maine |
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 | E-Mail: |
brobert1@maine.rr.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-07-04 |
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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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