| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Liberty, Mt. Flume, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Bike Path, bushwhack, Liberty Spring Trail, Franconia Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, March 21, 2012 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at the Basin. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable), Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Middle, largest of 3 brook crossings had risen a little by afternoon, just to the wet boot level, no biggie. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw one on Liberty. |
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 | Comments: |
Quite a mix, running wet, then icy, then running wet & icy, finally turns to predominantly rotten snow that has a solid enough monorail, getting elevated in places. Barebooted, rock-hopping, until near the tent platforms and then microspiked the rest. Carried snowshoes but thankfully it stayed firm enough in the center out to Flume to not use them, the very uneven surface would be tough on the ankles snowshoeing. Hiked shirtless in shorts and high gaiters, an amazing day. Took almost an hour longer than in Feb. due to all the tip-toeing around. |
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 | Name: |
Drew petersen |
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| Date Submitted: |
2012-03-21 |
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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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