Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Flume, Mt. Liberty, Little Haystack Mountain, Mt. Lincoln, Mt. Truman, Mt. Lafayette, Mt. Garfield, South Twin Mountain, Mt. Guyot, Mt. Bond, Bondcliff, NH |
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| Trails: |
Lincoln Woods Trail, Osseo Trail, Franconia Ridge Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail, Twinway, Bondcliff Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Monday, May 29, 2017 |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Mud - Significant, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable), Snow/Ice - Postholes, Slush, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
One tricky but manageable crossing on Bondcliff Trail. I did hear stories of waist-deep crossings on the way to Owl's Head. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Lots of blowdowns above 3500 ft, especially Franconia Ridge and Twinway. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw lots of dogs. |
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| Bugs: |
Next to none. |
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| Comments: |
There is significant snow still on the Twinway. It will probably be there for a couple more weeks. Traction isn't really necessary, though some people were using it. Poles would be advisable. Everywhere else there is no snow or only insignificant patches. |
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| Name: |
MLC |
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| Date Submitted: |
2017-05-29 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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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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