| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Lafayette, Lincoln, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Old Bridle Path, Greenleaf, Franconia Ridge, Falling Waters |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, February 26, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
A nearly full campground lot at 1pm, but the trailhead lot on the other side of the highway had plenty of spots open. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All have well packed, stable bridges |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Several blow downs about 12"-18" in diameter on the top mile of Old Bridal Path |
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 | Comments: |
Beautiful conditions on the ridge today. Nearly 40 degrees down low with wind and single digit temps up high. Blue skies and just enough clouds to make the sky pop. Now what you care about...
Short version: Snowshoes door to door, but spikes will work above tree line.
Old Bridle Path - Firm base but 2"-3" of chop up top. Skiers have helped to pack sections of it down, but snowshoes were the obvious choice for me today. Saw a few people without snowshoes and they didn't seem to enjoy sinking 2-3" with each step. Nor were they talkative when I said Hi. Probably a lesson about wearing snowshoes in there somewhere.
Greenleaf - Snowshoes needed through the tree tunnel from the hut to treeline. Otherwise you're going knee deep a lot. Some post holes, but most seem to have been cleaned up over the last few days. Spikes or snowshoes from the treeline to the ridge - your pick.
The ridge - Snowshoes or spikes will work.
Falling Water - Alternates between choppy mess and post holes to hard pack from butt sledders. Snowshoes are a no brainer if you want to enjoy your day. |
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 | Name: |
Chad |
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 | E-Mail: |
chadwik66@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-02-26 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.instagram.com/p/DVPV01skUNw/?img_index=1 |
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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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