| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
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: |
Friday, December 22, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of room on a Friday at this popular trailhead. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Ice - Blue, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
First crossing on Falling Waters took time and care to find a safe route as many rocks are covered in ice. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Couple blowdowns on Old Bridle Path. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
One friendly pup. |
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 | Comments: |
The conditions were calm and clear. Top wind gust was maybe 10 or 15 mph. Trails are very icy. Took a spill while wearing spikes on Greenleaf Trail as there is a glacier of smooth ice about a quarter-mile down from Lafayette. Falling Waters was also icy, but manageable. |
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 | Name: |
Mike Trocchi |
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 | E-Mail: |
mikejtrocchi@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-12-23 |
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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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