| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Eisenhower, Mt. Franklin, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Edmands Path, Eisenhower Loop, Crawford Path |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, May 27, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
A handful at 7:30, many on the road at 3, many parked on the side of Mt. Clinton Road. The road could use some repair. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable), Slush |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
One small one at the start, no problem |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
About seven blowdowns on the Edmands Path. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
LOTS on the last 1.5 - 2 miles in the afternoon. Some were biting. |
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 | Comments: |
The monorail began at about 4,000 ft. and lasts until you're out of the treeline. I'd estimate about .03 - .04 miles. However, it is not continuous and can be managed without traction with care. One steep section had a mix of snow and water running down that was not much fun to descend. Other than that, not bad! You will get your feet wet on the sections of monorail that cannot be avoided.
The Crawford Path was delightful. Tiny flowers beginning to bloom. I don't recall any mud or water on the Crawford Path. |
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 | Name: |
Pokey |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-05-28 |
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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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