Little Haystack Mountain, Mt. Lincoln, Mt. Truman, Mt. Lafayette - Falling Waters Trail, Franconia Ridge Trail, Greenleaf Trail, Old Bridle Path - 10-26-2018

Hiking Trail Conditions Report
	Peaks	Little Haystack Mountain, Mt. Lincoln, Mt. Truman, Mt. Lafayette, NH

	Trails:	Falling Waters Trail, Franconia Ridge Trail, Greenleaf Trail, Old Bridle Path

	Date of Hike:	Friday, October 26, 2018

	Parking/Access Road Notes:

	Surface Conditions:	Ice - Black, Wet Trail, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow - Drifts, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Postholes, Slush

	Recommended Equipment:	Light Traction

	Water Crossing Notes:	The beginning of Falling Waters was somewhat challenging and we were glad to have microspikes - slippery/icy in the morning.

	Trail Maintenance Notes:

	Dog-Related Notes:	Keep your dogs on a leash if they aren't impeccably trained!

	Bugs:

	Lost and Found:


	Comments:	Almost an unbelievably perfect day for a late October hike. Cold temps to start but we warmed up quickly and found the trail nicely compacted - most of the trail was covered in snow, although even by later in the day that might have changed with snowmelt. We layered up at treeline and while temps were more mild than forecast (not too much wind!), the summit of Lafayette was a bit blustery. Definitely felt like a wintery hike with drifting snow - not too difficult to cross - and absolutely incredible views in both directions to the snow-covered peaks. One of the clearest days I can remember in the Whites. We spent a good deal of time at Greenleaf, enjoying the warm sunshine, before heading down the messy but manageable Old Bridal Path. The conditions up there are changing day to day, especially with the weather coming in (which we were glad to miss). We were happy to have perhaps slightly overpacked but felt comfortable the whole way.

	Name:	C D

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	Date Submitted:	2018-10-26

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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.