| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Liberty, Mt. Flume, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Bushwhack, Liberty Springs Trail, Franconia Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, February 15, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking at The Basin was ample, the parking lot was mostly clear of snow and ice. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Mostly covered with snow bridges and ice, passable. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw two beautiful doggos, both on leash. |
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 | Bugs: |
Thankfully no bugs - another advantage of winter hiking! |
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 | Comments: |
Liberty Springs bushwhack and trail was packed pretty solid, some postholes. Most people we encountered wore snowshoes, a few wore spikes, one bare booting. Drifts up on the ridge. Some ice up on Liberty summit. Trail between Liberty and Flume was pretty packed, although the snow is very deep and we had to crouch under branches to get to Flume. Beautiful day on the ridge, sunny and clear with decreasing winds to calm conditions. We did use sleds down Flume and Liberty where safe to do so. |
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 | Name: |
BusyBee |
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 | E-Mail: |
jmfldep2018@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-02-16 |
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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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