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: |
Saturday, December 1, 2018 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
About 1/4 full at 7AM and 1/2 full at 2PM. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
All were snow and ice bridged or rock hops. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A few duck under and step over blowdowns. A lot of softwoods were bent down over the trail in a few spots due to snow load. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw 1 dog today on the ridge who was enjoying the weather. |
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| Bugs: |
None today. |
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| Lost and Found: |
Nothing. |
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| Comments: |
A great day to be above treeline. Started hiking with fog then broke through the fog at about 3500 feet. Views to the horizon above treeline with the undercast and for a while only the 4k's were above the undercast. It looked like snowy peaks poking through a cotton candy floor. Temps from 25 to 35 with very little wind, clear blue sky and great views in all directions. Saw about 45 hikers. The trails were in good shape from all the traffic. |
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| Name: |
Rick S. |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-12-01 |
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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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