| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Lincoln, Lafayette, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Falling Waters, Franconia Ridge, Greenleaf, Old Bridle Path |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, February 16, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
lot not even 1/2 full at 8:00. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Drifts |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All bridged, one with holes punched through. |
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 | Comments: |
What a great day for this ridge! Trails are solid throughout. I used hillsounds; some were in snowshoes. The spikes worked well as the trails are steady and consolidated. The ridge is very bony so spikes are probably best there, but you will want some kind of traction as there is exposed ice. |
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 | Name: |
Kate |
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 | Date Submitted: |
2026-02-17 |
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https:// |
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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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