| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Little Haystack Mountain, Mt. Lincoln, Mt. Truman, Mt. Lafayette, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Falling Waters Trail, Franconia Ridge Trail, Greenleaf Trail, Old Bridle Path |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, May 22, 2020 |
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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), Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable), Snow/Ice - Postholes, Slush, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
There's one water crossing on Falling Waters where I watched a few people get water over the tops of their shoes. The people who weren't comfortable with the big jump required and who took their shoes off seemed happy. |
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 | Comments: |
On the Falling Waters trail, the snow started at about 2700 feet and got consistent at around 2900 feet all the way up to Little Haystack. Microspikes made this section a lot more comfortable (esp. above the waterfalls). We zipped by people without them. Intermittent snow on the Franconia Trail and the Old Bridle Path. It made it difficult to decide when to put on/take off microspikes, and after sliding around a bit, I wish I had put them on earlier.
This was a great time to do the loop, as the snow made things easier, and the ridge was clear and very warm. |
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 | Name: |
mountain goat |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-05-22 |
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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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