Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Lafayette, Mt. Truman, Mt. Lincoln, Little Haystack Mountain, Mt. Liberty, Mt. Flume, NH |
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Old Bridle Path, Greenleaf Trail, Franconia Ridge Trail, Flume Slide Trail, Liberty Spring Trail, bike path |
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| Date of Hike: |
Monday, January 6, 2014 |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction, Traction, Ice Axe |
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| Comments: |
Old Bridle path was all microspikable. Microspikes were best to cross the ridge as well, as there were many bare spots. A little windy, but not cold. Clear skies and great views. It looked like only one person had been across Franconia Ridge trail between Falling Waters and Liberty Spring trails. Snowshoeing was still quick as there was only 8in. of powder to break though. Lots of people had been to both Liberty and Flume via Liberty spring. Flume Slide trail was much less traveled. We both wore crampons and shared an ice ax on the descent, which was fairly icy and difficult. We were relieved to be done with the steep stuff by dark. We didn't spot a car, so we had to walk the bike path for a little over 2mi.
Thanks to Cold River Camp’s Assistant Cook for joining me on this long march. Great day out.
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| Name: |
zporter Cold River Camp Cook |
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| E-Mail: |
zap88@tds.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2014-01-06 |
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| Link: |
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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