| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Flume, Mt. Liberty, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Lincoln Woods Trail, Osseo Trail, Franconia Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, December 11, 2011 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of parking at Lincoln Woods |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails in good condition |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Many dogs on the trail today |
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 | Comments: |
The trails were snowless at lower elevations. Snow became progressively deeper at higher elevations but never very deep even on Franconia Ridge. Where there was snow on the trail it was heavily packed down by foot traffic. Snowshoes are useless on the trails at this time as there are many rocks rising above the snow. Microspikes can be helpful in some places although I easily ascended to Mt Liberty in bare boots. Used traction on descent to provide more surefootedness. The staircases were exposed with only a half inch of hard packed snow on the steps so it was easy to ascend and descend in the steep section of the Osseo Trail.
The views were magnificent as the air was clear. Met Georg and many other hikers today. |
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 | Name: |
WAUMBEK |
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 | E-Mail: |
WAUMBEK at Roadrunner dot com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2011-12-11 |
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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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