| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Flume, Mt. Liberty, Little Haystack Mountain, Mt. Lincoln, Mt. Truman, Mt. Lafayette, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Liberty Spring Trail, Flume Slide Trail, Franconia Ridge Trail, Greenleaf Trail, Old Bridle Path |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, December 9, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
No issues. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Ice - Blue |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Water crossing on lower Flume Slide were problematic because of the thin layer of ice on the rocks just above the water line. I mostly used the rocks that were just a little under water. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
No major problems. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
There is no good reason to bring a dog up Flume Slide under these conditions. |
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 | Comments: |
All of the ledges and slabs on Flume Slide were frozen waterfalls, smooth and solid. It was a full body exercise navigating the ice. I covered at least half of it by bushwhacking along side the trail [causes long-term environmental damage]. Micro spikes were NOT sufficient. |
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 | Name: |
Snarky Kevin |
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 | E-Mail: |
kevin.hegarty2@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-12-09 |
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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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