| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Lafayette, North Lafayette, Mt. Truman, Mt. Lincoln, Little Haystack Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Old Bridle Path, Greenleaf Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail, Franconia Ridge Trail, Falling Waters Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, August 5, 2011 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of parking at Lafayette Place on the northbound side of I-93 |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All crossings running low. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Some fairly eroded sections on upper Falling Waters, though there was some nice new rock steps on the lower portion of Falling Waters. All other trails in great shape. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw a few early in the day, none up on the ridge. |
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 | Bugs: |
Not bad overall, annoying at times on the summits and when stopped, but no bug dope was needed today. |
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 | Comments: |
Great day for a Franconia Ridge loop going clockwise. Up Old Bridle Path in the morning to the hut and Lafayette beyond. Checked out North Lafayette for the first time. Took it slow over the ridge, making the most out of the great weather. Fantastic day to be out! |
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 | Name: |
Bill Robichaud |
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 | E-Mail: |
bill.robichaud@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2011-08-05 |
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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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