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: |
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Wide open |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Wet/Slippery Rock, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
On FWT, several icy/tricky areas where microspikes helpful. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
OK |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Rec only for able/experienced dogs due to icy areas. |
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| Bugs: |
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| Lost and Found: |
dark blue stocking hat on FRT near S side of Lincoln |
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| Comments: |
Blue sky yielded to coud-enclosed ridge by ~11:00am. Kestrel data: T=24F W= ~20 mean / 34mph max WC=4-8F.
Below treeline, crusty/hard ice made microspikes very helpful; above tree line, light traction optional.
A day of one of Mother's many moods. But, always terrific. |
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| Name: |
Jacksons/NNEOS |
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| Date Submitted: |
2011-12-14 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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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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