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Hiking Trail Conditions Report
Peaks
Peaks North Tripyramid, Middle Tripyramid, South Tripyramid, NH
Trails
Trails: Livermore Road, Mt. Tripyramid Trail
Date of Hike
Date of Hike: Saturday, September 1, 2018
Parking/Access Road Notes
Parking/Access Road Notes: Livermore trail parking is easy to get to. Passes are available at the lot for $5 cash or check. 
Surface Conditions
Surface Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock 
Recommended Equipment
Recommended Equipment:  
Water Crossing Notes
Water Crossing Notes: Several water crossings, however the water levels were low. Easy rock hopping to cross. 
Trail Maintenance Notes
Trail Maintenance Notes: There are a few areas where the the trail erosion is obvious. Specifically, at the top of the north slide, and south slide. Slippery sand and loose rock makes the climb and descent somewhat difficult. There are a few trees blocking the trail after descending the main part of the south slide. Easy to jump over. The trail is not well marked by blazes or carins, but in general, follow the cleared rocks and you'll be fine. 
Dog-Related Notes
Dog-Related Notes: Dogs are able to use this trail. I would be cautious when deciding to bring a dog up the north slide. An agile, athletic dog that has done hikes in the white mountains would likely have no issue. Personally, I left my dog at home for this one because it was the first time on the north slide. 
Bugs
Bugs: Not really an issue. We sprayed out boots before heading out, but the bugs didn't seem too bad. 
Lost and Found
Lost and Found:  
 
Comments
Comments: This was the first time hiking the tripyramids and we chose to ascend the north slide and descend the south slide. First, it is a great hike and its highly recommended for those who want an adventure and are not phased by steepness and exposure. It is not as steep or "scary" as Hungtington's Ravine Trail on Washington, but certainly there are spots where they are comparable. Saturday (9/1) was dry, but there are still some slick spots at the bottom of the slide that are mossy. Just watch your footing as you go. As you climb, the moss is less of an issue. Follow the trail upwards until you hit the large carin, and go immediately to the left. The trail is hidden and not well marked. Make sure to find a good rock to sit and look at the view behind you. It's spectacular.

Side notes;
1. Some of the rock on the lower slabs on the north slide crack off easily.
2. When the trail opens to a large boulder field/scramble, rocks are easily dislodged. If you are in a group, leave plenty of space between hikers, and stagger (i.e., don't hike directly behind another hiker). If rocks dislodge, yell down to lower hikers to prevent someone from being hit. Some rocks are small, but it's just as easy to dislodge a rock that could do a lot more damage.
3. Do not descend the north slide, or hike when raining/wet.  
Name
Name: llambo1 
E-Mail
E-Mail: corso.lml@gmail.com 
Date Submitted
Date Submitted: 2018-09-02 
Link
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