| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
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, March 20, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lot about half full at 09:00 |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow - Wet/Sticky, Snow/Ice - Postholes, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All crossings on FW solidly bridged-should hold for some days. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Excellent. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
the Three had their usual back and forth romping, greeting new friends all the way. |
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 | Bugs: |
zip |
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 | Lost and Found: |
nothing |
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 | Comments: |
Total blue sky day, constant sun, terrific day!. Semi-constant flow of hikers. Clear views 360 over to Bonds, Presies, Vt's peaks and on. Gusty NW Wind made it difficult to stop to have tea until Haystack, Poles helpful to maintain balance. Trails mostly crusty through mid-day, then softening some on lower FW by late afternoon, when softening made for slippery footing. Along the Ridge, about 50/50 crusty snow and bare rock. We did microspikes all day, but expect snowshoes from 21st on.
[Despite a fine day, saw several young people poorly equipped if they had a mishap.]
Kestrel data: T=30F W=30-40mph WC= 0F.
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 | Name: |
Jackson/NNEOS |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-03-21 |
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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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