| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Lafayette, Mt. Truman, Mt. Lincoln, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Greenleaf Trail, Franconia Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, August 2, 2024 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Hiker parking near the Tramway. Signs direct one to the hiker lot. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No significant water crossings |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One tree across the Greenleaf Trail in the section parallel to the Parkway. It is a hardwood and can be easily stepped over at one end.
Two plastic temporary trail signs at the start of the Greenleaf Trail.
Lots of nice rock work on the upper stretch of the Greenleaf Trail.
Lots of stake and rope as well as scree walls on the Franconia Ridge Trail to keep hikers on the trail above tree line. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Fine for dogs. |
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 | Bugs: |
A few. Not bothersome. |
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 | Comments: |
Most of the trail surface on the Greenleaf Trail up to the hut was wet including some stretches with running water down the path. The rocks are potentially slippery. Take care on descent.
The trails above the hut were generally dry. The short section of the Greenleaf Trail in the Eagle Lake runoff is a rock hop.
Saw Alpine Goldenrod, Sandwort, and Boots Rattlesnake Root flowers above tree line.
The forest floor in Eagle Pass is carpeted in thick bright green moss.
Visibility was somewhat limited by the high humidity. Nevertheless, there were good views of all the surrounding peaks.
Lots of hikers out today. Most were hiking the popular Franconia Loop. Met Hannah from Ireland for the second time. I met her exactly one year ago in Tuckerman Ravine. She was one of the leaders from Camp Walt Whitman. There were also groups of hikers from Adventurelore from Danville NH. Lots of Quebec hikers out today and one from Ottawa. Met an AT thru hiker from New Zealand. |
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 | Name: |
WAUMBEK |
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 | E-Mail: |
WAUMBEK@Roadrunner.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2024-08-02 |
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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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