| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Lafayette, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Old Bridle Path, Greenleaf Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, March 13, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Got there just after the plow. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
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 | Lost and Found: |
One nano spike, black gloves at trail head. |
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 | Comments: |
Start of day was overcast. As you progress though the sun came out with blue skies and puffy clouds. The summit was clouded in on and off. The first half mile was shallow loose snow perfect for snowshoeing. Gradually got deeper at one and a half became 8 inches plus. Caught up with another group of three trying to find the trail, better blazing needed. From then on broke trail and as we got to the higher elevations drifting was up to 2 ft or more. Snow shoes and poles are a must. Ran into two groups with no snowshoes a serious struggle on the three steep "slides/chimneys" before the hut. We managed to turn them around on our descent. To this point the wind was intermittent depending on your exposure. From the hut down the saddle starting up Lafayette was pleasant, snowshoes still needed. After leaving the tree line switched to microspikes, absolutely necessary. During the ascent, following the carons (hard to find in spots) takes you around to the North side avoiding a rock pile. The wind significantly increased here estimate 40 plus miles an hour with a wind chill down to zero. Face mask and goggles a must, 30 seconds at the top for a photo then fighting the wind back down. Summiting not recommended for the casual hiker. Great level 2 fun day. |
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 | Name: |
Mark Ryder |
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 | E-Mail: |
mrryderlaw@comcast.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-03-14 |
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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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