Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Liberty, Mt. Flume, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Whitehouse Trail, Liberty Spring Trail, Franconia Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, December 10, 2018 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
I was first at Whitehouse parking area at 7AM, with 2 other cars there at 2PM. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
easy crossings over ice or snow bridged a few were rock hops. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails in good shape, there were a few blowdowns that had a path to walk around, and there were many snow laden trees hanging down into the trail, not to mention the 2 feet of snow pack on the trails. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
None |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Nothing |
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 | Comments: |
A nice day with clouds early then sunshine later in the morning, temps from 15 to 20 and a light breeze on both peaks. Easy walking with microspikes on the packed trails. Saw 3 other hikers. Views were good to the south but no views in other directions due to the low clouds. |
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 | Name: |
Rick S. |
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 | Date Submitted: |
2018-12-10 |
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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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