Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Lafayette, Mt. Truman, Mt. Lincoln, Little Haystack Mountain, NH |
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| Trails: |
Old Bridle Path, Greenleaf Trail, Franconia Ridge Trail, Falling Waters Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Friday, January 20, 2017 |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
All Bridged |
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| Comments: |
Anyone above 3000 feet today most likely wished they packed the sunscreen. In the sun from 8am (about 45 minutes from the hut until descending down off Haystack. The tops of four thousand foot mountains visible above the cloud ceiling, which kept the valleys all overcast underneath. A gift hiking above the clouds today.
OBP had many rocky sections up high with scant snow and ice covered rocks. Descending FWT was good choice due to deep snow (OBP a little icy so better to ascend).
Like most days this winter, I see no one wearing snow shoes anymore. Descending Falling Waters, the trail was chewed up horribly. Met one person ascending in snow shoes and between her tracks and mine, we smoothed the huge pot holes a little. Would just offer to winter hikers that while you believe microspikes are fine, you would find the trails a lovely sidewalk if you used snow shoes on them. They are required in the Adirondacks in winter for good reason and they do cut down on the effort. Great day to be outside and up today! |
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| Name: |
Laura Stewart |
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| E-Mail: |
luckylaura95@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2017-01-20 |
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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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