| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Little Haystack Mountain, Mt. Lincoln, Mt. Truman, Mt. Lafayette, NH |
|
 | Trails: |
Falling Waters Trail, Franconia Ridge Trail, Greenleaf Trail, Old Bridle Path |
|
 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, January 2, 2022 |
|
 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lot was plowed |
|
 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Slush |
|
 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
|
 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Crossings seemed high for this time of year but were easy to cross |
|
 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails in great shape |
|
 | Dog-Related Notes: |
|
|
 | Bugs: |
|
|
 | Lost and Found: |
|
|
|
|
|
 | Comments: |
A rainy/warm ascent, which softened the ice and made for good traction. I wore spikes all the way and ascended Falling Waters. Throughout the hike the trail was mostly packed snow/crunchy white ice. The ice on stream crossings was thin; I almost stepped through into the water a couple of times. Once up on the ridge, the rain transitioned to snow. Despite the ridge being completely socked it, it was a beautiful day. |
|
 | Name: |
Chris |
|
 | E-Mail: |
|
|
| Date Submitted: |
2022-01-03 |
|
 | Link: |
 https:// |
|
|
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. |
|
