| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Flume, Mt. Liberty, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Bike path, herd path, Liberty Spring Trail, Flume Slide Trail, Franconia Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, September 20, 2016 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at Basin lot NB. The outhouse aromas always remind me of when I was a boy on the farm but preferable to off trail trips any day. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Several on Flume Slide Tr. all easily rock hopped on wet rocks; did manage to get foot wet twice from lack of concentration. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
No issues I recall. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
As seen in other reports probably only trail hardened dogs should use Flume Slide route. |
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 | Bugs: |
Flies at Liberty summit but too nice of a day to let them bother you. |
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 | Comments: |
If I don't do anything more this vacation today made this week worth it. Perfect day up on ridge and only about 12 hikers seen. Felt guilty having both summits to myself on such a gorgeous day. Basin BW is a better trail than many official trails; definitely getting a lot of use. Lower part of Flume Slide Tr. is a nice gentle walk (would be so enjoyable for the trip out if you went down the Flume Slide; not recommending this just making an observation). Flume Slide Tr. was wet from Sunday rain and rain last night so I made use of beaten paths off trail in spots. Lots of discussion read on various sites about difficulty level from "easy" to "never again". All depends on wetness of trail and how much off trail usage. I can see both opinions used depending on whether one was 100% on trail or off trail frequently. |
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 | Name: |
franco |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-09-21 |
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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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