| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Flume, Mt. Liberty, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Liberty Spring Trail, Flume Slide Trail, Franconia Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, January 1, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lots of available parking at the Flume Visitor Center. Lots are clear of snow. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Ice - Blue, Ice - Breakable Crust, Standing/Running Water on Trail |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Five water crossings on Flume Slide Trail are all passable (1st two crossed on downed trees <25 ft from the trail). One water crossing on Liberty Springs could be rock-hopped or tree-walked. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A couple of blowdowns easily bypassed. |
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 | Comments: |
Flume Slide was challenging in microspikes. Crampons recommended, if you decide to take this route. Best to avoid soloing unless you are comfortable with an element of danger. We were “trail-adjacent†in places, as were hikers ahead of us. |
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 | Name: |
Wandering Soul |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-01-01 |
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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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