| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Little Haystack Mountain, Mt. Lincoln, Mt. Truman, Mt. Lafayette, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Falling Waters Trail, Franconia Ridge Trail, Greenleaf Trail, Old Bridle Path |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, March 21, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty when we started at 7am, and the lot was surprisingly not full on return at 11am. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Spring Snow |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All well bridged |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One major blowdown right below the hut. A get low or crawl under. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Pemi loves being above treeline - he is in his element. |
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 | Comments: |
We started early enough and the Falling Waters trail was firm enough for microspikes. Above treeline, a mix of snow, ice, and rock. We took off spikes from Haystack to Lincoln, then put them back on to Lafayette. Coming down, the trail was still firm to the hut (it was still early). Fine for microspikes (however, by this afternoon, I imagine snowshoes will be needed). Below the hut, the trail was starting to soften up in the sun. With the temperatures on the rise this week, snowshoes will be needed! An ideal day in the higher summits - low winds and bluebird skies! Great hike with Gypsy hiker and Pemi. |
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 | Name: |
Sunshine |
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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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