| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt Lafayette, Mt Truman, Mt Lincoln, Little Haystack Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Old Bridle Path, Greenleaf Trail, Franconia Ridge Trail, Falling Waters Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, December 18, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plowed but icy sidewalk & some on edges be careful. Only 12 at 7:30– 16 at 2 |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No issues, moving but levels low |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
1 step over on OBP & Falling Waters snow will soon cover both |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Lots of ice |
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 | Bugs: |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Nope |
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 | Comments: |
Nice hike to beat the storm. Only maybe 36 seen. Obviously the conditions I encountered have already changed. Micros on in lot stayed on until-just below Lafayette. Many areas not needed but didn’t want the on/off. Bear booted until heading down Falling Waters. FW was snow ice covered pretty much whole way down. Great views from all peaks, minimal winds. Snow started on Lincoln so headed down. Came upon 3 in lite traction you would use on sidewalk. How they made it up to Haystack is beyond me. Struggling, Falling, sliding when I passed them. Unbelievable, snow made icy more slippery. Traction is a must. Hillsounds & ice axe went for a ride today, but could have used the Hillsounds. Shout out to Ron, our 3rd hike this year we bumped into each other! |
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 | Name: |
buzza77 |
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 | E-Mail: |
buzza77@msn.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-12-18 |
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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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