| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Lafayette, Mt. Truman, Mt. Lincoln, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Skookumchuck Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail, Franconia Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, August 9, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Tons of spots at Skookumchuck at 9:30. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Just a few trickles that can easily be stepped over. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Ran into a trail crew on Skookumchuck and three forest rangers on the ridge. Needless to say the trails are in excellent shape. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw a few other dogs on the ridge. All seemed to be enjoying themselves. |
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 | Bugs: |
Biting flies and gnats above about 4500 feet. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
There was a black jacket on North Lafayette. Forgot to grab it on the way back down. |
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 | Comments: |
Had nearly perfect weather. Took Skookumchuck for two reasons: 1) fewer people and 2) easier route for our 12-year-old dog. Lafayette to Lincoln and back was the usual conga line (as one AMC volunteer described it). We literally didn’t even stop the first time we passed over Lafayette. Just kept on walkin. Pics on Insta soon at quantum.moxie. |
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 | Name: |
Ian D |
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 | E-Mail: |
iantdurham at gmail dot com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-08-09 |
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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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