| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Lafayette, Mt. Truman, Mt. Lincoln, Little Haystack Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Old Bridle Path, Greenleaf Trail, Franconia Ridge Trail, Falling Waters Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, December 10, 2022 |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Water crossings on the Falling Waters Trail were not too bad, with the exception of the first one on the ascent (last on the descent) which had significant black ice on the larger boulders which was basically invisible. The other crossings were easily managed by stepping in the shallow water or submerged rocks to avoid the ice. |
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 | Comments: |
Did the loop clockwise. Barebooted the first 2 miles up Old Bridle Path. Micros went on for the ledges. Past the Hut switched traction for trail crampons. Kept those on for the Ridge and most of the way down Falling Waters Trail. It was tedious and slow descending Falling Waters with all the ice. Sharp spikes recommended. Leave the rock spikes at home.
Lots of people out today. Beautiful weather. Everyone pleasant. Nice talking with several folks. |
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 | Name: |
Del |
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 | E-Mail: |
dlefevre@tarbellpa.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-12-10 |
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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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