| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Flume, Mt. Liberty, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Bike path, herd path, Liberty Spring Trail, Flume Slide Trail, Franconia Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, February 2, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
The Basin was well-plowed and quiet. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable) |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Traction, Ice Axe |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
A number of unbridged crossing, but easy to step over or through. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A few blowdowns, but all easily stepped over. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Only saw one, and he seemed to be enjoying himself. |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Lost and Found: |
None |
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 | Comments: |
Bike Path, Herd Path, and Liberty Springs Trail were all incredibly well-packed. Snowshoes not needed. There appeared to have been a lot of butt sledding down Liberty Springs Trail, but it wasn't icy or steep enough to be problematic for microspikes.
It was my first time up Flume Slide Trail in the winter. The approach to the slide was relatively packed out, but a bit torn up: no postholes, but uneven. I don't think snowshoes would have helped smooth things out as the monorail was pretty firm. There was some visible ice on the slide, but much of it was covered with either packed powder or loose powder. There were a few slightly tricky spots. I used crampons and an ice axe. |
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 | Name: |
AndrewD |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-02-02 |
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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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