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Hiking Trail Conditions Report
Peaks
Peaks Mt. Flume (attempt), NH
Trails
Trails: Lincoln Woods Trail, Osseo Trail
Date of Hike
Date of Hike: Saturday, May 6, 2017
Parking/Access Road Notes
Parking/Access Road Notes: Lots of spaces at Lincoln woods area 
Surface Conditions
Surface Conditions: Dry Trail, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable), Snow/Ice - Postholes 
Recommended Equipment
Recommended Equipment: Light Traction, Snowshoes 
Water Crossing Notes
Water Crossing Notes: none 
Trail Maintenance Notes
Trail Maintenance Notes:  
Dog-Related Notes
Dog-Related Notes: a heavy dog might break through snow beyond monorail -- ours was under 30lbs. 
Bugs
Bugs: none 
Lost and Found
Lost and Found: some socks left at a fire pit in the middle of the trail (?????) 
 
Comments
Comments: The post-hole section really starts above the staircases, and then it was extensive snowcover (though not solid) all the way to the peak. Following the traces of the firm-packed trail in-between the post-holes can be a fun challenge, but every time you fall through it's 1-3 feet down, and pretty exhausting, so one in our party was ready to turn back just before the Slide Trail junction (and the winds on the ridge were kicking up). Microspikes were essential. N.B.: this is a terrific way up Flume at other times of the year, but early May requires more patience with conditions.  
Name
Name: David Frankfurter 
E-Mail
E-Mail: dtmfrankfurter@gmail.com 
Date Submitted
Date Submitted: 2017-05-10 
Link
Link: https:// 
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