| 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: |
Friday, May 7, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Only 2 cars on arrival and 4 on departure - gotten love weekdays! |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The water crossing were high, beautiful, and pretty much crossable |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
There were several downed trees on Falling Waters and Old Bridle Path, all could be gotten around |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
None |
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 | Bugs: |
Almost none |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Red ski parka at Old Bridal Path Trailhead, another hiker told me she saw a blue regular camping tent (not backpacking tent) in a duffle on Falling Waters Trail near Shining Rock Spur |
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 | Comments: |
The falls were absolutely amazing! Rime ice on Shining Rock and trees along the ridge. There was still considerable snow left on Falling Waters Trail, Greenleaf Trail, and Old Bridle Path causing me to take on and take off microspikes more often than I can recall. I only encountered 7-10 groups of hikers which was a treat on this loop. Hiking early in May, on a school day is a win. |
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 | Name: |
Anne J |
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 | E-Mail: |
annemjalbert@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-05-08 |
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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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