| 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: |
Monday, July 11, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Many empty spaces at 7:22AM at trailhead lot. On weekends this lot fills fast. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Crossings of Dry Brook on Falling Waters Trail were easy on rocks |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails in good condition. Lots of rock steps on the Greenleaf Trail above tree line improve footing.
There is a stretch of the Old Bridle Path in a wide trench from past erosion that causes no difficulties with hiking. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Fine for dogs. No water above tree line. |
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 | Bugs: |
Not many. |
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 | Comments: |
Almost all dry surfaces making for secure footing. The few tree falls are low to the surface and easy to get over.
Shining Rock accessed by a short spur (sign) has water running down the rock. The steep rock should not be attempted by hikers.
Some spots in the alpine zone are cordoned off to prevent foot traffic on the vegetation.
The floral display included Mountain Avens, Labrador Tea, Sandwort, Alpine Goldenrod, and Laurel.
Great views above tree line although there was some haze softening the views of the distant peaks (like Kearsarge North). |
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 | Name: |
WAUMBEK |
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 | E-Mail: |
waumbek@roadrunner.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-07-11 |
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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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