| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Lafayette, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Old Bridle Path, Greenleaf Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Not a problem. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable) |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
One very happy Golden. |
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 | Bugs: |
None seen. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Trek water bottle and a basket found right under the summit cross. I left them both at the center post of the large trail sign in the parking lot. |
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 | Comments: |
Started up Falling Waters and was met by two hikers coming back reporting no snow bridge and the water was too deep to cross. They also said another group was attempting to find a spot up or down the stream to cross. We both decided to head up OBP and forget about Lincoln. Trail was easily navigated with spikes but crampons would have been helpful in some locations. Met another hiker on the way up for his first winter summit of Lafayette. We waited about a half hour for the summit to clear and made a push while the sun was out.Cold temps but very little wind on our way to summit. Passed a lot folks on my way down. Six newbies (All with proper attire) making there way to the summit. Kudos to them. It was great seeing Jeff and meeting Paul (an octogenarian) still going strong. SShoes went for a ride. Lots of snow down low which could turn into a mess with warming conditons. Better to have them and not need them. |
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 | Name: |
CamperVanDamme |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-03-18 |
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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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