Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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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: |
Wednesday, June 29, 2022 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
North Bound RT93 Lafayette Place trailhead parking lot was perhaps only 50% full at 8am on a Wednesday morning.
Probably not as many free spaces upon our return around 4:30pm; but I didn't tabulate. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Mud - Significant |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
No problems with any of Falling Water's stream/brook crossings. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A few blowdowns, but otherwise, trails were generally in great shape.
Thank you to the trail maintainers |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw about 3 or 4 caines. Two of which were Cattle dogs. Was introduced to 'Tuttie', a female Cattle dog. She was a very sweet and friendly dog indeed. Great markings, too. |
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| Bugs: |
A few mosquitoes and black flies on the way up Falling Waters trail. A few here at the summits and ridgeline, depending upon breeze availability. Down on Bridal path above, in and thereafter the Agonies, the bugs were more plentiful and annoying. |
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| Lost and Found: |
Saw one small buckle, but didnt pick it up. |
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| Comments: |
Great day on a cirque hike that I never grow weary of -- it's positives so much out weigh any negatives, that I soon forget what the negatives really were. The views, esp on a day like Wednesday are unmatched by anything, save the Presential Range.
Met two women forest rangers on one of the minor summits - it was good to share stories with Maya (sp?).
Not really all that crowded, afterall, it was a Wednesday.
Saw one National Guard/USAF wide-winged (probably a C-135) fly low, straight through Franconia Notch North-to-South. Later, we heard 2 flying the opposite direction as we descended the Bridle Path.
One couple at minor summit took out a foldable hoola-hoop. I missed the ladies performance, but one of my companions witnessed it.
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| Name: |
Mike Dailey and 2 friends |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-06-30 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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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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