| 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: |
Sunday, February 15, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
No issues. Plowed out. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Ice bridges |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Some ducking required but nothing major. |
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 | Comments: |
A great hike Sunday. The trail was a highway with lots of hikers out. 90% of the trail is packed powder. We saw everything from bare boots to snowshoes and crampons. The snowshoes got a free ride from our group. The majority of the hikers were microspikes end to end. There are a few spots of poorly consolidated snow across the ridge or steep climbs up falling waters where snowshoes may help but are not necessarily required. The summits have exposed rock. Just don't step an inch off trail or you will lose a leg to the snow. |
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 | Name: |
AW |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-02-15 |
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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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