| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
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: |
Sunday, May 24, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Got to the lot early and plenty of spots |
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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 - Spring Snow, Snow/Ice - Postholes, Slush, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
4 or 5 water crossings on Falling Waters. Minor and even kids were jumping across. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
Wild bees on Lafayette |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Lone sock on Shining Rock sign |
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 | Comments: |
Perfect day to hike the ridge. Took Falling waters up and the majority of hikers were in tennis shoes and no traction. 2 miles up, ice started and traction was a must. Another word of advice- wear sunblock. |
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 | Name: |
GreenMT |
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 | E-Mail: |
sweetcloverherbs@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-05-24 |
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 | Link: |
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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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