| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Liberty, Mt. Flume, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Franconia Notch bike path, Liberty Springs Trail, Franconia Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, December 21, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
The Basin is plowed. Bathrooms are closed for the winter. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All are open but easy to rock hop |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A couple of blowdowns (2 I think?), but they’re easy to get around. |
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 | Comments: |
Spikes door to door today. The bottom third or so of Liberty Springs was wiped out pretty good by the rain. It’s more rock and mud than snow. After the water crossings, it gradually fills in, and conditions are excellent—well-packed down, no postholes, no ice—from about 2,500’ to Liberty. Going over to Flume, it’s a bit softer and drifted at a couple of spots. If you really really love snowshoes, you could have worn them here. Everyone I saw was wearing spikes, and I did as well. It’s pretty darn hardpacked under the fluffier surface, and I just don’t think there’s enough there for snowshoes to really do much. If you’re worried about ice from the rain, this hike has none of it. The trails are nice and hardpacked, perfect for fast spike travel. |
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 | Name: |
IanB |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-12-21 |
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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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