| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Lafayette, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Skookumchuck Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, October 12, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of parking in lot off Rt 3. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All rock hops/step overs |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One spruce down about half way up to the ridge with a bypass around |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Cooper had a fantastic time; only spotted one other happy pup heading to the summit!! Lots of small streams to grab a drink for dogs on the lower half of the Skookumchuck Trail; part of the trail runs right along the stream. The upper half has fewer spots for drinks, and there is no water on the ridge trail. Bring water for your pup for travel along these sections. Overall the trail is quite gradual, some boulders at higher elevation and along the ridge, but these are not likely to pose a problem for most doggos. |
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 | Bugs: |
N/A |
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 | Lost and Found: |
N/A |
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 | Comments: |
Wanted to hike this route to the summit for a while, it proved to be a great day to do so. Views were stunning, still. But, this may not last with the changing weather predicted for the next few days. With the rains, I expect the trail to be wetter, and likely more slippery (wet rocks and leaves); it was not much of a problem yesterday. There were tiny spots of snow at the higher elevations, much was avoidable; only present in a few steps along the trail.
Didn't see anyone until the Garfield Ridge Trail, where there were several people out enjoying the day. Nice quite forested hike. |
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 | Name: |
CookiesOnTop |
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 | E-Mail: |
schwarzmc@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-10-13 |
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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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