| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Liberty, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Whitehouse Trail, Liberty Spring Trail, Franconia Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, April 18, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Only a few cars at the trailhead |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow - Spring Snow, Leaves - Significant/Slippery, Snow/Ice - Postholes, Slush |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Cascade Brook- had to go upstream a few feet and cling on to a tree to cross |
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 | Comments: |
Started the day around 8am to go up Whitehouse>Liberty Springs>Franconia Ridge, Whitehouse was moderately dry. Liberty Springs was until right after the Cascade Brook Crossing...which was hairy to navigate. That is when you need your microspikes. I had on hillsound crampons which turned out to be a lifesaver. My friend had generic microspikes (not Khatoolas), and she had a tough time going up and down the trail. Snow became mooshy and sticking to our traction gear as the day wore on. We could have used snowshoes at some points. Post holes were noted but not in the middle of the trail. |
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 | Name: |
Emily Gesner |
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 | E-Mail: |
egesner@gmailc.om |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-04-19 |
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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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