Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Lafayette, Mt. Truman, Mt. Lincoln, Little Haystack Mountain, NH |
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| Trails: |
Old Bridle Path, Greenleaf Trail, Franconia Ridge Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Sunday, April 19, 2020 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at Lafayette Place North Bound |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow - Drifts, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable) |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction, Traction |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails in great shape! |
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| Lost and Found: |
my mind but did find my soul |
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| Comments: |
Epic day for this hike-Out and back on Old Bridle Path. There is a mix of bare ground degrading monorail/solid monorail,bare rocks and ice at upper elevations. Micros were all that was needed until 4600 ft and changed into crampons and they stayed on until summit of Lincoln and same on return. The ridge was a mix of ice,drifts, and bare rock. I haven't seen the approach to Mt Lafayette so icy all winter, it seemed bulletproof this morning but did soften on the return.
Highly recommend Crampons. I passed nineteen hikers and easily maintained social distance. Snowshoes along for the ride today.
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| Name: |
Namaste |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-04-19 |
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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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