Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Lafayette, NH |
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| Trails: |
Old Bridle Path, Greenleaf Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Sunday, March 11, 2018 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Some trees down on Old Bridle |
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| Comments: |
We wanted to hike Franconia Ridge today, but we were glad we made it to Lafayette at least. Conditions above treeline and especially at the summit were incredible. We were in total whiteness. I couldn’t tell the ground a foot in front of me from the horizon, and we certainly couldn’t locate the trail. There was way more snow up on the ridge than we had expected, so there were no exposed rocks to lend some contrast, and any footprints that had been made on the trail must have quickly been swept away in the gusty wind. Full post in link .--> |
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| Name: |
Amanda Kievet |
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| E-Mail: |
akievet@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-03-12 |
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| Link: |
https://amandakievet.com/blog/2018/03/11/lafayette/ |
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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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