Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Flume, Mt. Liberty, Little Haystack Mountain, Mt. Lincoln, Mt. Truman, Mt. Lafayette, NH |
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| Trails: |
Bike path, Liberty Spring Trail, Flume Slide Trail, Franconia Ridge Trail, Greenleaf Trail, Old Bridle Path |
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| Date of Hike: |
Monday, May 1, 2017 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
None |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
Rock Hopping on Flume Slide Trail |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Few Blowdowns on Franconia Ridge between Liberty and Haystack |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
I left my dog at home to go up the Slide. |
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| Bugs: |
None |
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| Lost and Found: |
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| Comments: |
Top of slide was slippery with a mixture of ice and melting water. Monorail was pretty stable between Liberty and Haystack. Light traction worked pretty well. There was not enough ice for full crampons.
Between Haystack and Lafayete no snow or ice. |
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| Name: |
Mike B |
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| Date Submitted: |
2017-05-01 |
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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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