| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Little Haystack Mountain, Mt. Lincoln, Mt. Truman, Mt. Lafayette, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Falling Waters Trail, Franconia Ridge Trail, Greenleaf Trail, Old Bridle Path |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, November 5, 2016 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
No crowds this time of year, easy parking |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Ice - Breakable Crust, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Leaves - Significant/Slippery |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Recent rainfall has the streams running pretty good again. Rock hopping gets you across Ok |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Good conditions |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Dogs were making it up Ok but none were attempting the ridge. High winds and cold temperatures kept the four-legged friends to the lower trails. Saw 6 dogs on Falling Waters trail |
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 | Bugs: |
None, one of the big advantages of this time of year. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Many unprepared hikers got stuck at Shining Rock trail when the ice required some traction (spikes, crampons, etc...). I saw at least 15 hikers attempt to make it and ended up making a wise decision and turned around and headed down. Even saw a few more unprepared hikers attempt to cross the ridge, which is in full winter conditions, with jeans and light jackets. Folks, winter has arrived above 4,000 feet. Just because its nice and seasonal at the trailhead you need to prepare for what you might be facing. |
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 | Name: |
Dale Hutchinson |
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 | E-Mail: |
adhutch@verizon.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-11-05 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10207699249183539.1073741887.1361850699&type=1&l=d9ccb9e087 |
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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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