Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Little Haystack Mountain, Mt. Lincoln, Mt. Truman, Mt. Lafayette, NH |
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| Trails: |
Falling Waters Trail, Franconia Ridge Trail, Greenleaf Trail, Old Bridle Path |
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| Date of Hike: |
Saturday, May 7, 2022 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable) |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
All water crossings were rock-hoppable with careful balance (hiking poles helped) |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Several blowdowns across the trail, but paths around them had already been formed |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
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| Bugs: |
None |
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| Lost and Found: |
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| Comments: |
Trails were in great condition. Went up Falling Waters and down Old Bridal Path. Spikes went on shortly after Cloudland Falls and stayed on until the ridge. We bare-booted across the ridge and put spikes back on for a short distance before the Greenleaf Hut. Spikes were needed* for another ~0.5-1 mile beyond the hut. Snow was stable though saw some evidence of post-holing along the edges.
*Perhaps my definition of needed is different than others, because we saw MANY groups without any traction at all, but they didn't look like they were enjoying their descent along Falling Waters without them. |
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| Name: |
Michele |
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| E-Mail: |
mingalls0312@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-05-09 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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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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