| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Lafayette, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Skookumchuck Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, August 15, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
one car when I arrived. Lot was nearly full when I left. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
all very easy |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
trail is in good shape |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
a couple harmless encounters |
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 | Bugs: |
none |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Beautiful day to be hiking. Weather was really nice and trail is in good shape. I had this trail on my to-do list for a long time because I wanted a less crowded approach to Lafayette and it was great. I encountered only one couple on the ascent and about six groups on the descent.
A few observations. I didn't hear many songbirds at all. It was eerily quiet once the trail left the streamside. I wonder if they've started migration already.
I saw some peregrine falcons that were pestering a raven. All these birds were effortlessly soaring in the updraft off the summit. Was really beautiful to watch.
I posted a few pictures (link below). |
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 | Name: |
dacomp5 |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-08-15 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.instagram.com/p/CSmwH-hliOV/ |
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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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