| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Liberty, Mt. Flume, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Bike path, Liberty Spring Trail, Franconia Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, April 24, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Basin North lot had plenty of spots at 8:00 a.m. a few still left at 1 p.m. when we got back |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Wet/Slippery Rock, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow - Spring Snow, Snow/Ice - Postholes, Slush, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Liberty Spring is running somewhat high, but careful rock hoping was all that was needed. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Very trim, recent efforts to clear blow downs were evident. One straddle over only. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Several very good dogs enjoying their trail time today |
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 | Bugs: |
Some bees and flies are starting to circulate at the trail head. |
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 | Comments: |
Typical late April/early May full range of trail conditions, dry smooth dirt at the bottom, wet mud & slush in the middle, full snow cover at the top. We put on spikes at 3200' about 1/3 of mile before Liberty Springs tent site. Kept them on until returning to the same point on the way down. The snow in the saddle between Liberty & Flume was starting to get soft by noon, any warmer and snowshoes would be a good idea. Just enough snow at the top of Liberty to keep our spikes on, but if you want to keep yours sharp taking the off would be a good idea. Great views of the Presi's, Bonds, Lincoln, Lafayette, and the Twins as always on a clear sky day. |
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 | Name: |
Pappa C |
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 | E-Mail: |
ringcycles@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-04-24 |
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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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