| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Little Haystack Mountain, Mt. Lincoln, Mt. Truman, Mt. Lafayette, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Falling Waters Trail, Franconia Ridge Trail, Greenleaf Trail, Old Bridle Path |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, August 10, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Arrived at 8:55am on a Thursday. The parking lot was 70% full. Large lot, but this is a very popular hiking spot. Shuttle was waiting as I came out of the woods, so must have been running to alternative parking. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The water crossings on Falling Waters Trail were doable without getting wet, but you had to stop, think and plan a little. Used my poles for balance on one crossing. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Great trail for the pups if it's not a blazing hot day. Roughly 2 miles above tree line with no water or shelter from the sun. |
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 | Bugs: |
None to speak of. |
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 | Comments: |
This hike has some of everything: beautiful woods, lovely waterfalls, alpine hiking, rocks, ridgeline and 360 degree panoramic views. Little Haystack has great views out to Flume and Liberty (hiked last week), and a fantastic ridgeline view up to Lincoln. The trail was easy to follow, but very packed for a Thursday. People everywhere. Pay attention at the top of Lafayette as there are two trails down. Make sure you're going to the right destination. Maintenance crews are working on the Old Bridlepath Trail installing marvelous stairways. Lots of backbreaking hard work. Thank you all for your efforts!! Roughly two miles out in the sun above treeline. |
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 | Name: |
Hike & Bike Girl |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-08-11 |
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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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