Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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North Lafayette, Mt. Lafayette, Mt. Truman, Mt. Lincoln , NH |
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Skookumchuck Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail, Franconia Ridge Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, May 13, 2014 |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Significant, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable), Leaves - Significant/Slippery, Snow/Ice - Postholes, Slush |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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| Comments: |
After Sunday's beating hiking Isolation we decided to do something easy.
We were inspired by John & Pepper's trip report so we hiked Fraconia Ridge Via the Skook.
Yesterday's heat spell really softened the monorail so post holing was inevitable.
We brought snow shoes but stashed them at 4100 feet. We didn't realize that the fun would began at 4500 feet. This section of trail is really chewed up!
We bare booted to Lincoln. Spikes were extremely useful on the descend to 3500 ft.
Met up with a young couple (Kyle & Heather) on Franconia Ridge. They spent the night near the summit of Lincoln. We talked them into joining us & they really enjoyed coming down Skookumchuck, especially with their heavy packs.
A great day out with my main Squeeze. |
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| Name: |
Schorman & Lady Di |
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| Date Submitted: |
2014-05-13 |
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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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