Mt. Flume - Lincoln Woods Trail, Osseo Trail, Franconia Ridge Trail - 9-16-2018

Hiking Trail Conditions Report
	Peaks	Mt. Flume, NH

	Trails:	Lincoln Woods Trail, Osseo Trail, Franconia Ridge Trail

	Date of Hike:	Sunday, September 16, 2018

	Parking/Access Road Notes:	Lincoln Woods is a pay lot... It's busy. There is no parking on the street. Get there early... I arrived at 830am and got a space.

	Surface Conditions:	Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable

	Recommended Equipment:

	Water Crossing Notes:	None

	Trail Maintenance Notes:	None. I can tell some work went into clearing a lot of blowdowns in places. Nice work.

	Dog-Related Notes:	This is a 10+ mile round trip route with currently very little water... It's hot still... Bring water! Also make sure your dog is trail savvy and knows etiquette.

	Bugs:	The breeze died on the summit and they swarmed... Lots of them of various sizes.

	Lost and Found:	None


	Comments:	Great day for just a hike of Flume... Beautiful weather. Crowd was minimal. Long stretches of quiet trail... Heaven. Nice to be able to come back to my roots on my own terms. Trails are in great shape. Minimal water though... Enjoy this route better than any other.

	Name:	Mouse and Isis

	E-Mail:	rachel_kowalsky@hotmail.com

	Date Submitted:	2018-09-16

	Link:	https://sghnh48.blogspot.com/2018/09/mt-flume-via-osseo-trail.html
		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.