| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Liberty, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Bike path, bushwhack, Liberty Spring Trail, Franconia Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, December 18, 2022 |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Comments: |
Trail was broken out this morning from yesterday. Thank goodness. I think there was at least 12" of snow on the Ridge, substantially less at lower elevation. I'd guestimate maybe 4"-6" at most at the trailhead. Enough for snowmobiles on the Bike Path.
At about the halfway point up Liberty Springs there was definitely enough snow to use snowshoes. I actually wore my snowshoes from the get go, but that was a bit overly optimistic on my part. Took then off after the water crossing on the way down.
I was expecting it to be very icy under the new snow, but it was not too bad.
Really not enough snow to be critical of anyone not using snowshoes.
A couple of area of exposed wet and mud, but not too bad. Water crossing was not an issue.
Nice hiking with Mark on the descent. |
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 | Name: |
Del |
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 | E-Mail: |
dlefevre@tarbellpa.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-12-18 |
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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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