| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Flume, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Lincoln Woods Trail, Osseo Trail, Franconia Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, May 9, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lot had just a few cars. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable) |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No significant crossings on this route. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Many blowdowns on Osseo Trail, mostly stopovers. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
None. |
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 | Bugs: |
Not a one! |
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 | Lost and Found: |
None. |
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 | Comments: |
Trails were snow free until just below the stairs, where there were a few patches. Stairs were mostly clear but there was some ice on the lowest ones that required care and some snow and ice lingered between the stair sections. Above the stairs was a deep snowpack and a generally sturdy monorail all the way to the Franconia Ridge/Flume Slide intersection. Patchy snow continued to the summit ledges. We bare booted to the summit and wore spikes descending, removing them for good at the top of the stairs.
Glorious hike with Chris on a perfect day. From the summit, we watched an eagle rise from the valley, passing between us and Mt. Liberty. Lots of beautiful spring ephemerals are blooming at lower elevations. |
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 | Name: |
RickB. |
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 | E-Mail: |
rickbb@comcast.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-05-09 |
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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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